We're local too! And we love our FoCo Community.
Our History
Our story starts in 2002, when chef Tom Stoner had the idea to open a soup shop using fresh, local ingredients.
Tom began building partnerships with local farmers, ranchers, businesses, and nonprofits like the Food Bank for Larimer County. His goal was to serve, help build, and feed the community he loved and called home.
Tom opened the doors in Spring 2003 at the Northern Hotel in Old Town.
Community Efforts
Working with the Food Bank for Larimer County, we established the Stone Soup program, a community effort to help families in need. Sold at the Farmer’s Market, Stone Soup is a delicious, ever-changing soup made from ingredients donated by local farms.
Christmas Eve dinners for the homeless include wholesome, fresh soups and our homemade focaccia bread.
We’re a member of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Business Association, Visit Fort Collins and the Campus West Merchant Association.
We’re active in community events like:
- Empty Bowls
- Great Plates
- Homegrown Fort Collins
- Habitat for Humanity Hammer ‘n Ale
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Gib's Gives Back
At Gib’s Bagels, we believe that a business should play an integral role in benefitting the community it serves. To this end, we have typically donated between 10,000 to 15,000 bagels and many other donations each year to meaningful causes and local organizations that benefit communities throughout Northern Colorado.
9 News Health Cares
BeneFIT FOR LIFE
Run and Walk
Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County
City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation
Crossroads
Colorado State University
Larimer Humane Society
First Presbyterian Church
Food Bank of Larimer County
Foot of the Rockies- 5k
Fort Collins High School
Habitat for Humanity
Human Race
Larimer County Child Advocacy Center
Larimer County Democrats
Poudre High School
Poudre Valley Hospital
Rancho Vista Equine Therapy Center
Rocky Mountain High School
Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association
Turning Point Center
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
OUR GOALS
Our goal is to bring fast, fresh, and friendly service to the people of Fort Collins. We support local farms and ranches by purchasing as much produce, proteins, beverages, and breads as we can to create original recipes we think you’ll love.
Our community goal is a bit more personal. Growing up in a household committed to helping people in need, Tom can remember a time when his grandfather would load up the car with food from his catering business and bring it to the local orphanage every holiday.
Since opening, we’ve been committed to bringing Tom’s grandfather’s spirit to life in our service and culture.
Why?
For Tom, finding ways to give back to the community is a simple choice. It’s how he grew up – helping people in need is just the right thing to do, and it’s best to start in your own community. We hope you’ll join us in our efforts to give back to our community.
Stay in the Know
There’s always a lot going on in FoCo, and we’re usually doing something special for our customers and community. Our Newsletter is a great way to stay up on our fresh news, events, and features.
