Harvest for Hunger’s van, affectionately known as Little Larry, was reported stolen two weeks ago from the Snowmass Village food rescue nonprofit, and it has yet to be found. 

The 2007 Chevy Econo was stolen on Sept. 19 at 10:30 p.m. Snowmass Police Chief Brian Olson told The Aspen Times that it was last seen on Highway 82 heading west toward Glenwood Springs, but license plate recognition footage did not capture the vehicle there. 

Olson said he believes the vehicle is either still in the valley or that it left by way of either McClure or Cottonwood passes. 

Executive Director of Harvest for Hunger Gray Warr said that the organization is now down to just one van. 

“The job is getting done, but the one van is just harder,” Warr said. 

Harvest for Hunger is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste in the Roaring Fork Valley and helping those in need. The organization has kept 678,570 pounds out of landfills, according to its website, since it started up in 2021. Food is collected from grocery stores around the valley using two vans and distributed in locations throughout the county. 

Little Larry is easy to spot: The Harvest for Hunger logo stretches across the side, with a large orange leaf. Warr said the van even has strobe lights.

Olson asked that anyone with information call the Snowmass Police Department at 970-923-5330.

“We would appreciate any information from the public,” he said. 

Warr said he doesn’t believe the theft was malicious, and confirmed they won’t be pressing charges. 

“I believe that … someone was in desperate times,” he said. “I don’t think someone steals a Harvest for Hunger van on purpose.”