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 these events...
Thursday, 7/19
CSU Mobile Pantry, University Ave., 3-5pm
Parked on University Ave. outside of Hartshorn, the mobile pantry is coming to CSU during the summer for the first time. Let them know the CSU community needs food assistance especially during academic breaks by bringing your ID and grocery bag for free produce, yogurt and snacks.
Friday, 7/20
Fort Collins Foodie Walk, Old Town, 5-8pm
The Fort Collins Foodie Walk is "a culinary tour of tasty proportions!" Come educate your taste buds during this monthly self-guided Old Town foodie tour featuring new and exciting taste experiences from 12 Downtown culinary shops on the 3rd Friday of each month. It's FREE and everyone is welcome!
Farmstand Fridays, 2917 S. Taft Hill Rd., 3-6pm
Feeling hungry? Come on by the weekly farmstand to sample and purchase delicious veggies, goat milk, and eggs! We also offer free farm tours (come say hi to our friendly goats!). All friends and family are welcome, we look forward to meeting you!
Pringles Wine Tasting, Drake & Taft Hill, 4-7pm
Try 3 wines along with free cheese, salami, and crackers.
Wilbur's Beer Tasting, 2201 S. College Ave., 3-6:30pm
Try 3 beers along with free snacks.
Sat., 7/21
Larimer County Farmers' Market, 200 Oak St., 9am-12pm
Try free samples of coffee, breads, pasties, and fruit at the Farmers' Market.
Also, if you receive SNAP, you can go to the SNAP/ Extension booth near the county building and request DOUBLE BUCKS. The best way to do this is walk around the market first and estimate how much you would likely spend on fruits and veggies. Then pay half of that amount at the SNAP booth (ie., if you would spend $10, pay $5 and you'll get $10 in vouchers).
French Nest Open Air Market, 225 Laporte Ave., 9am-3pm
Sneaky suspicion there will be free samples here.
2860 E. Harmony, 12-2pm
What!? Get a free pizza by showing up to the Grand Opening between 12-2pm!
Wilbur's Wine Tasting, 2201 S. College Ave., 12-3:45pm
Try 3 wines along with free cheese, salami, and crackers.
Sun., 7/22
Loveland Farmers' Market, 1651 Freewheel Dr., Loveland, 9am-1:30pm
Try free samples of coffee, breads, pasties, and fruit at the Farmers' Market.
Also, if you receive SNAP, you can go to the SNAP booth and request DOUBLE BUCKS. The best way to do this is walk around the market first and estimate how much you would likely spend on fruits and veggies. Then ask pay half of that amount at the SNAP booth (ie., if you would spend $10, pay $5 and you'll get $10 in vouchers).
Kids Eat Free at Panino's, Prospect St., 11am-close
*Requires purchase of an adult entree
As always, please check our Food Pantries page for details on where and how you can get free groceries. For instance, this Sunday, both Vindket and Foothills Unitarian Church have food giveaways! Esh's discount grocery store also has great deals Mon-Sat.