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Gunnison Country Times
March 12, 2025
Jodi Payne is the executive director of the Gunnison Country Food Pantry. In this episode of Think Radio, she discussed her journey from volunteering at a shelter in Marquette, Michigan, to the world of professional non-profit management.
Many food pantries are familiar with the concept of referring their clients to other nonprofits that can help meet needs beyond food. Read about how Gunnison Food Pantry is easing into warm referrals with the help of a Community Coordinator.
One of the defining traits of the Gunnison Valley is our tight-knit community. It grounds us, supports us, and often gives us purpose—especially in uncertain times. I hope you’ll join me in doubling down on your support for the Food Pantry. Now more than ever, we need to stand strong together. Thanks to people like you, the Pantry is on strong footing. But no one could have predicted the growing pressures we’re now facing.
Jodi and Jake share the many ways our local Food Pantry fights hunger and food insecurity in our valley. Learn about their extensive outreach, where they get their food, the services they provide, and how you can help.