Free Community Market Opens in Northern Colorado

New mutual aid project aims to provide food, clothing, and household goods to those in need.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:43am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An abstract, out-of-focus scene of people browsing shelves stocked with various household goods and food items, captured in a warm, hazy style that evokes a sense of community and compassion.A new free community market in Northern Colorado aims to provide essential goods and foster a sense of neighborly support during challenging economic times.Fort Collins Today

A group called Stand Up Loveland is partnering with All Star Cleaning Services in Fort Collins to open a free community market called the "NoCo CommUNITY Store" that will provide food, clothing, and household goods to residents in Northern Colorado who are struggling with rising costs and economic hardship.

Why it matters

The new free market aims to address growing community needs by creating a centralized location to distribute donated food, clothing, and household items to those in need, while also reducing food waste by keeping edible goods out of landfills.

The details

The NoCo CommUNITY Store will be located in the lower level of Unit A at 120 W. Saturn Dr. and will be open to the public starting on April 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with ongoing hours Monday through Saturday. The group is accepting donations of shelf-stable foods, baby items, gently used clothing and household goods, and is also looking to partner with local farmers and gardeners to provide fresh produce. Volunteers are needed to help maintain the market space.

  • The NoCo CommUNITY Store will open to the public on April 18, 2026.
  • Starting on April 19, 2026, the market will be open Monday through Saturday.

The players

Stand Up Loveland

A community group in Northern Colorado that has organized protests, marches, and other events, and is now partnering to open the NoCo CommUNITY Store free market.

All Star Cleaning Services

A Fort Collins-based company that is partnering with Stand Up Loveland to host the new free community market.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Many of our neighbors are currently struggling to make ends meet, and the economy, the job market, and inflation aren't getting any stronger. Others want to help their neighbors but aren't sure how or where. We hope that this project will give us a way to bridge those needs together and have a bigger impact!”

— Stand Up Loveland

What’s next

The group is still seeking donations of a refrigerator and standalone freezer to allow them to safely store meat and egg donations, and is looking for volunteers to help maintain the market space.

The takeaway

This new free community market represents a grassroots effort to address growing economic hardship in Northern Colorado by providing essential food, clothing, and household goods to those in need, while also reducing waste and fostering a sense of community support.