As the holiday giving season kicks into high gear, Meals on Wheels Fort Collins is inviting local residents and business leaders to rally behind homebound seniors for Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. The local nonprofit has set an ambitious campaign goal of $39,000, which will completely fund a full year of nutritious daily meals, safety checks, and volunteer companionship for 20 new homebound neighbors in Fort Collins throughout 2027.
While Colorado Gives Day officially takes place on December 8, early giving is already open on ColoradoGives.org. Every dollar donated during the campaign window is amplified through statewide matching opportunities, including the $1M+ FirstBank Incentive Fund and a $250,000 Monthly Match pool that matches the first $100 of any new recurring monthly donation.
“A meal is so much more than food. It’s a connection to our community, a daily wellness check, and the ability for someone to continue living independently in the home they love,” said Kristy Trippel, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Fort Collins. “Colorado Gives Day is an opportunity for our community to come together and make sure our neighbors continue receiving that care.”
The Math of Local Impact
- $1,800 provides one homebound neighbor with fresh, daily meals and wellness checks for an entire year (365 days).
- 65,000+ meals delivered a year, sustaining ongoing nutrition and daily check-ins for our homebound neighbors.
- 250+ volunteer hours are dedicated to each client annually through meal preparation, route coordination, and personal doorstep visits.
This year’s campaign also honors a multi-generational legacy of local service through the Karen Carroll Fund, celebrating decades of Fort Collins families stepping up to ensure no senior in the community goes hungry or forgotten.
How To Get Involved
- Give Early Online: Visit ColoradoGives.org and search for Meals on Wheels Fort Collins to make a donation now through December 8, 2026.
- Start a Monthly Gift: New recurring donations receive an instant match up to $100 through the Colorado Gives Foundation’s Monthly Match pool while funds last.
- Corporate & Workplace Giving: Local businesses and Chamber members are encouraged to share the campaign with their teams or sponsor a year of care ($1,800) for a new homebound neighbor in Fort Collins.
About Meals on Wheels Fort Collins
Meals on Wheels Fort Collins is dedicated to supporting the health, independence, and dignity of homebound older adults and adults with disabilities in the Fort Collins community. Through the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals, daily safety checks, and compassionate volunteer connections, the organization empowers local neighbors to remain safely in their own homes. For more information, to volunteer, or to donate, visit our website.