Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Gunnison Country Food Pantry with Katie Dix cutting the ribbon.

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GCFP Newsflash

A small cabin made of corrugated steel and a yellow front door sits in sagebrush hills covered with snow and a sunset.

November 2024 Newsflash

Thanksgiving holds a special place in our hearts at the Pantry. It’s a season that highlights the profound generosity and kindness of our community, a spirit we are privileged to witness year-round. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Volunteer Opportunities. Giving Tuesday and CO Gives Day. Business After Hours Stocks Shelves. Gunnison Community Thanksgiving.   

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2024 October Newsflash

October 2024 Newsflash

Happy Fall, the weather is changing, and the Pantry is gearing up for the holiday season. We have lots of exciting things going on come November and December. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Volunteer Opportunities. Gunnison Community Thanksgiving. Funder Highlight: The Origami Sisters. Red Bucket Locations - Help the Pantry Distribute Thanksgiving Meals!  Read the October Newsflash...

The winning peanut butter and jelly competition winners for 2024 hold their trophy up.

September 2024 Newsflash

Signs of fall are beginning to show- a personal favorite is the Gunnison Chambers People's Choice Awards!  September is Hunger Action Month. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Update. Volunteer Opportunities. Funder Highlight: The Partnership of the Episcopal Church in the Gunnison Valley. Red Bucket Locations Near You! Volunteer Highlight: Andres Pimentel. Food Pantry Fun - PB&J Competition at the Mt. Crested Butte Food Truck Festival. Read the September Newsflash...

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2024 July Newsflash includes this picture of Natalia Linares, winner of this month's volunteer highlight.

July 2024 Newsflash

Sunshine and Sustenance. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Update. Funder Highlight: Gunnison Rotary Club. Volunteer highlight: Natalia Linares. Mid-year Statistics. North Valley Pop-up Pantries. Read the July Newsflash…

June 2024 volunteer stocking shelves at GCFP.

June 2024 Newsflash

Summer is in full swing!  Neighbors Helping Neighbors in May. Additional volunteers needed. Funder Highlight: O Organics. Program Highlight: Food for Children. Make a tribute donation! North Valley Pop-ups starting in July. Read the June Newsflash…

Three volunteers help sort vegetables at the Food Pantry.

May 2024 Newsflash

As the flowers bloom, we’re “bulb”ed up with excitement to share the latest Pantry updates with you!  Stats for April Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Pounds for Discounts. Volunteer Spotlight: Karma Freeman, Sabrina Nazarova and Udev Vijay. Program Spotlight: Fresh Mobile Pantry. Pride Events. Read more…

GCFP Blog

Natural Grocers opening delayed

Natural Grocers opening delayed

Natural Grocers, the organic grocery store breaking ground in the former Darnell’s True Value building off Spencer Avenue, is now slated to open Nov. 29. Delays in the permitting and construction process pushed the original timeline out a couple months, said Katie Macarelli, Natural Grocers public relations manager.

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Western food pantry opens for business

Western food pantry opens for business

A new food pantry has formally opened its doors to serve students at Western Colorado University. Mountaineer Food Hub, operating in the basement of Western’s Leslie J. Savage Library, opened on Feb. 7. As soon as the doors opened, students were lining up for distributions, and the hub served nearly 30 students on opening day alone.

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Food pantry set for springtime opening

Food pantry set for springtime opening

The highly-anticipated opening of the Gunnison County Food Pantry’s new space has been tentatively set for this coming spring after construction delays and electrical issues extended the original timeline. Soon, pantry patrons will collect their groceries in a space that’s nearly four times larger, with new services like direct access to clean water and mental and behavioral health resources.

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