Great Plates of Downtown returns to Fort Collins

A restaurant promotion in downtown Fort Collins next month will benefit the Food Bank for Larimer County.

From March 1 to March 14, Great Plates of Downtown will return for the 18th year, offering a celebration of downtown dining opportunities with 48 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and allday menu specials for $25, and a la carte items for just $2.50.

Visit greatplatesofdowntown.com to view the offerings.

According to a news release, 100% of donation proceeds collected during the promotion will benefit the Food Bank for Larimer County.

It has become the Food Bank for Larimer County’s largest external fundraiser, with $133,736 raised in 2022, the release stated. Since the beginning of the partnership with the Food Bank for Larimer County in 2008, more than $1 million has been raised through the Great Plates promotion.

“Great Plates is one example of the inspiring ways that our community rallies to support our vision for a hunger-free Larimer County,” Food Bank for Larimer County CEO Amy Pezzani said in the news release.

“The money raised through this event will contribute to our hunger-relief programs, helping us to provide fresh, nutritious food access to anyone who needs it. We couldn’t accomplish this without such incredible partners by our side,” she said.

To participate, check out the Great Plates Restaurant Guide at greatplatesofdowntown.com to view the $25 and $2.50 specials available from March 1 to March 14 and decide where to eat. Then tell your server you’d like to participate in Great Plates of Downtown and order the featured special. After enjoying a meal, consider leaving a donation for the Food Bank. People are asked to tip their servers as well.