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Food & Nutrition Tips

General nutrition advice, tips on eating on a budget, and proper food storage/handling

 

Listen to our guest appearance on The Health Chic podcast talking about using food pantries, eating healthy on the cheap, and getting the best grocery deals.  

Our nutrition blog below will be updated with general nutrition advice, tips on eating on a budget, and proper food storage/handling. If you have specific questions, please contact us and we'll be happy to address it.

Always consult your physician for individual health advice or make an appointment with one of our nutritionists by clicking the button below. 

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Deals on Meals: November Part 1

Yup, we’re finally into turkey month (don’t worry, we have some vegan/vegetarian events too!). The Old Town tree lights are up, there’s a...

Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition

Mobile Food Pantry Reminder: November 1, 4-6 PM The Larimer County Food Trucks will be parked on University Ave., directly north of the...

Deals on Meals: Rest of October + Recipe!

We are now officially in autumn…or winter? At this point, I don’t know if we should follow the weather or the calendar. What I do know...

October Deals on Meals

Happy October! The school year is in full swing, the autumn leaves are changing colors, and pumpkin spice has once again taken over. In...

Pirates, Scurvy, & Vitamin C

Arr ye land-lubbers! It be a fine day to talk like a pirate. In the spirit of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, here be a quick...

Back to School Food Events

Welcome back to school! Hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day Weekend. If you’re new to FoCo Food Assistance, our website offers help...

Deals on Meals: 1st weekend of August

Check out some fun summer food events to get you through the weekend. Friday, 8/3 1st Friday Art Gallery Walk, Old Town, 5-8pm Grab free...

Free Farm Goods from Raisin' Roots

Raisin' Roots Farm has a great volunteer opportunity that benefits both the farm and you: What: Weeding, planting, harvesting at Raisin’...

2 Quick Announcements...

A few exciting announcements from FoCo Food Assistance... 1. First, FoCo Food Assistance is now run by a Registered Dietitian...

Deals on Meals: July 18-22

Enjoy deals on meals during the dog days of summer! You'll be eating for free for the next few days if you scroll down and visit a few of...

Food Blogger Needed!

FoCo Food Assistance is looking for another blogger to write weekly on free food events around town and nutrition-related articles. If...

Summer Deals on Meals: Week of June 25

Summer is here! There are some great opportunities to fill your belly for free (or low cost) in the upcoming week. Here we go: Tuesday,...

June 1 National Donut Day Deals

June 1 is National Doughnut Day (my 2nd favorite holiday). See below to find out who is offering free doughnuts on Friday. Dunkin’...

Deals on Meals: May 24-June 2

We're heading in to summer this weekend and there are a few free food samples to kick off the season. You can also scroll to the bottom...

CSU Mobile Pantry Thurs., 5/3

Just sending a reminder to let you know that the mobile food pantry will be coming to CSU tomorrow Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 4-6pm....

2 Earth Week Food Activities

A friend brought to my attention that CSU's Earth Week activities were overlooked in yesterday's blog; there are 2 FREE food events...

DEALS ON MEALS: Week of 4/23-4/28

Ice cream, a lu'au, and free breakfast are the highlights this week. Always be sure to check out the food pantries around town, FoCo Cafe...

Deals on Meals: Week of April 15-21

Sunday, 4/15 Vindeket Food Recovery Market Every Sunday foods recovered from Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Revolution Market will be given...

FREE Cone Day & Vindeket Market

We're keeping it short & sweet this week with the basic priorities: Tuesday, April 10 is FREE CONE DAY at Ben & Jerry's! Line up from...

Deals on Meals: April 3-8

Tues., April 3 Get 2 FREE Donuts at Dunkin Donuts! 2pm-5pm Download the Free Hooked App below: iPhone: https://goo.gl/i4fAjs Android:...

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