Loveland Salvation Army Expanded Its Facility
The nonprofit doubled its operational space to support the local unhoused population.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Loveland Salvation Army has officially opened its newly renovated facility at 840 N. Lincoln Ave. The expansion project was launched to address service gaps following the closure of the city's previous resource center.
Why it matters
The expanded facility aims to serve the growing needs of the city's unhoused community by providing essential food, storage, and meeting space. It follows the closure of the Loveland Resource Center earlier this year.
The renovated center provides 23 storage lockers and distributes approximately 50 lunches to residents every day. The facility doubled its total square footage after the organization acquired the adjacent unit.
The players
The Salvation Army
This international Protestant church and charitable organization provides social services to those in need worldwide.
Food Bank for Larimer County
This regional non-profit organization works to alleviate hunger in Northern Colorado through food distribution and community support.
Sherry Johnson
She is a long-standing volunteer who has contributed to the organization's mission for eight years.
The details
The facility now features a dedicated pantry, office space, and community area, with a refrigerator provided by the Food Bank for Larimer County. The project involved connecting two adjacent units, repurposing 23 lockers previously located at the shuttered Loveland Resource Center.
Timeline
The Salvation Army acquired the neighboring unit in spring 2026.
The Loveland Resource Center closed on April 30, 2026.
The expanded facility officially opened on October 1, 2026.
Free CPR and Narcan training sessions are scheduled for October 2026.
Market Landscape
The expansion of the Salvation Army follows the closure of the Loveland Resource Center, illustrating a shift in how community services are consolidated among established non-profits. This move positions the organization as a primary hub for social support services in the city.
Residents in need can now access centralized food resources and secure locker storage at a single location on Lincoln Avenue. This expansion ensures consistent access to daily meals and safety training following the loss of municipal resource infrastructure.
The takeaway
The facility renovation demonstrates how local organizations adapt to shifting community support landscapes by repurposing existing infrastructure. Residents are encouraged to check the center's schedule for upcoming safety training and certification opportunities.
What happens next
The facility is scheduled to host free CPR and Narcan training sessions, as well as a discounted CPR certification class, throughout October 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to support vulnerable residents on the Loveland Philanthropy page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Loveland Reporter-Herald.
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