Thanks to a grant from the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, the nonprofit Friends of Longmont Youth (FLY) has announced another extension and expansion of its free grocery program. In partnership with the Longmont Youth Center, Community Food Share, and Longmont Food Rescue, the grocery program will continue at 1440 Emery St. on Mondays from 3:30-5 pm through the end of July. In addition, two more sites have been added in partnership with St. Vrain Valley School District Nutrition Services at Skyline High School and Altona Middle School. Both school sites will offer groceries alongside summer meals on Thursdays from 11 am to 12:30 pm, beginning June 10 through July 1.

“We’re grateful to be able to continue this program,” said Kyl Caragol, Youth Program Leader at the Longmont Youth Center. “We know summer months can be difficult for families, especially with the lingering economic impacts of COVID-19.”

To reduce barriers to accessing food, individuals and families do not need to register for the program in order to participate, and there are no income qualifications. Community members are welcomed and encouraged to pick up additional food for friends, family, and neighbors who are homebound or who work during distribution times. Drive-up and walk-up services are available. FLY and its community partners follow COVID-19 safety protocols at all locations per county and state health guidelines.

Please note that distributions may be rescheduled due to weather and/or federal holidays. Additional information and updated schedules can be found by visiting LongmontColorado.gov/food or by calling 303-774-3770.

About the Community Meal and Grocery Program

The Community Meal and Grocery Program offers food at no cost to youth and families in Longmont during this time of economic uncertainty. Pre-packaged groceries are made available weekly, and families can also access services and resources related to employment, housing, childcare, and mental health supports. Visit LongmontColorado.gov/food for times and locations.