Since Blue Margin Community Works’ inception in 2016, we’ve enjoyed finding ways to contribute to the local community.
Over the past four-plus years, Blue Margin employees have regularly spent time at the Food Bank of Larimer County,
assisting with food distribution during the Fort Collins Fresh Food Share.
It was through these frequent visits that we were introduced to Vanelle Peterson and her work.
For months, Vanelle dedicated her personal time and space—working out of her basement—to repackage feminine products
for distribution through the Food Bank’s Period Project.
Recognizing both the importance of her mission and the time demands it placed on her,
Blue Margin became the first corporate group in 2022 to join her efforts.
Our team’s eagerness to help (and competitive drive to increase packing totals)
not only accelerated the repackaging process, but also allowed Vanelle to reclaim her personal time.
During a recent interview with the Food Bank,
Blue Margin Community Works Coordinator Amanda Mann shared her perspective on our involvement with the feminine product repacks.
“Several people were like, ‘We had no idea that there was period poverty out there,’” Mann said.
“These products are expensive. It was something we could relate to and step in and help with.”
Amanda also emphasized the sense of fulfillment these efforts create for the team.
“It gives us a chance to do something important besides the job,” she said.
“People are incredibly willing to step in. I see a really positive outcome when people help.”
In addition to supporting the Period Project and Fresh Food Share,
Blue Margin has expanded its volunteer efforts to include wrapping diapers for the Nappie Project.
(You can read more about that
here.)
Learn more about how to support the Food Bank of Larimer County and its many associated projects at
https://foodbanklarimer.org/.
