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Lyons, CO

Longmont Food Rescue

EIN 81-4920478
Housing, Food & Basic Needs Food Security & Nutrition Low-income People experiencing homelessness
Mission

To redistribute nutritious food that might otherwise go to waste to feed people experiencing food, housing, and financial insecurity, while educating local communities about food justice.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About Longmont Food Rescue

Longmont Food Rescue is a community-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 81-4920478) focused on reducing food waste and increasing equitable access to fresh, nutritious food in Longmont, Colorado and surrounding areas.

The organization operates a mix of just-in-time food redistribution programs — including weekly free produce distributions, a no-cost grocery program, community fridges, and a garden-donor pickup system called Fresh Food Connect — partnering with retailers, farms, hospitals, faith groups, and volunteers.

Notable achievements

Established 501(c)(3) status

Incorporated as a nonprofit and granted federal tax-exempt status, enabling charitable fundraising and formal partnerships.

Launch of Longmont Community Fridges

Implemented community fridges in collaboration with local partners to provide round‑the‑clock, free food access for residents.

Fresh Food Connect implementation

Rolled out a mobile-app workflow for backyard and community gardeners to donate excess produce and for volunteers to pick it up by bicycle, expanding access to fresh local produce.

At a glance

Total assets
$83K
Annual revenue
$98K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
81-4920478
Location
Lyons, CO
On Mahalo since
November 2025

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

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