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March Newsflash
Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Volunteer Opportunities. Donor Highlight: Epic Promise. New Staff Highlight: Emma Choban. Now Hiring: Operations Director.
February Newsflash
It feels like winter is only just setting in despite spring being only just around the corner. But even with the chilly days, there’s still plenty happening in our little corner of the Valley. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Volunteer Opportunities. Mountaineer Marketplace. New Staff Highlight: Aryssa Gerrity. Read the February Newsflash…
January 2026 Newsflash
An updated version of GCFP’s 2025 Impact Report. This edition reflects our finalized numbers. Take a moment to look back with us. 2025 was filled with meaningful moments, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for your ongoing support!
December 2025 Newsflash
Thank you for reading this month’s newsletter – the last of 2025. It’s been an amazing year and it’s all thanks to people like you. Thank you for your continued support of the Pantry. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. 3rd Annual Gunnison Community Thanksgiving Celebration. Read the December Newsflash…
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November Newsflash
It’s been a hectic month, but Thanksgiving is on the horizon. And for that, we’re grateful. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Bring a Turkey to Work Day. The Pantry’s response to the pause in SNAP benefits.Third Annual Gunnison Community Thanksgiving Celebration. Giving Tuesday and Colorado Gives Day. Read the November Newsflash…
October Newsflash
As many of you may already know, SNAP benefits are set to pause starting November 1 due to the federal government shutdown. This change will have a profound impact on hundreds of neighbors who rely on this vital support to feed their families. Read the October Newsflash…
August 2025 Newsflash
As we enter the dog days of summer, we, like you, are beginning to look ahead to school starting and the temperature dropping. But for now, we’re enjoying every hour of this beautiful Gunnison summer. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Partnership Highlight: Farmer’s Market Donations. Volunteers Needed! Funder Highlight: The Partnership of the Episcopal Church in the Gunnison Valley. Read the August Newsflash…
July 2025 Newsflash
Colorful wildflowers are once again mixing with the sage and aspens to create a panorama of color up and down valley. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Volunteer Opportunities. Update: How changes in federal politics will affect the Pantry. Volunteer Highlight: Holly Shephard. Read the July Newsflash…
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
That’s the Pantry Way. Help ensure no one in the Gunnison Valley goes hungry. Thank you to everyone who attended the Pantry’s fundraising party, “Block Party with a Purpose”. Read about the Block Party…
June 2025 Newsflash
Rivers are running higher, trails are dry and Signal Peak is almost ready to ride – another Gunni summer is beginning to swing. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Volunteer Opportunities. Program Highlight: Mobile Pantry. Donations for Discounts. Read the June Newsflash…
April 2025 Newsflash
It’s that time of increasingly warm days. River levels are rising, the mud is (mostly) drying to dirt, and both the north and south valley are relatively quiet. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Volunteer Opportunities. Staff Highlight: Jackki Ruiz, Volunteer Coordinator. Donations for Discounts Events. Read the April Newsflash…
March 2025 Newsflash
After a week of what feels like sincerely warm weather, the valley is drying out and spring seems to be upon us. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Volunteer Opportunities. Neighbor Highlight: Lucas Cabeza Avaria. New Partnership: Living Journeys. Coming Up: Film Screening of “Thinking Like Water”. Read the March Newsflash…
GCFP Blog
A Delightful Delivery
Gunnison Country TimesFebruary 20, 2025 Volunteers crowded into the Gunnison Country Food Pantry on Feb. 5 to help unload a semi truck filled with food. The donation comes from Alamosa on the first Wednesday of each month, courtesy of Care and Share of Southern...
Neighbors Need You – Today
The Pantry is alive with the sound of volunteers moving with purpose, shelves being stocked, and grocery carts filling up to serve neighbors in need. You can help!
A feast with found family: Gunnison Community Thanksgiving
For the second year in a row, the Gunnison Country Food Pantry will host a community Thanksgiving meal at the Fred Field Center on Nov. 28. Any and all who are craving a sense of connection during the holiday are encouraged to attend, regardless of individual food security needs. No registration or RSVP is required.
September is Hunger Action Month!
Dear Friend of the Pantry, September is Hunger Action Awareness Month, a national initiative to spread awareness of the issue of food insecurity and what is happening within communities to take action. It’s organized through Feeding America, a national non-profit that...
Natural Grocers® Invites Gunnison, CO Community to Grand Opening Celebration on January 31, 2024
Natural Grocers® is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of its new store in Gunnison, CO on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. 1000 N. Main St.
Autumn Newsflash: MOVING into Fall!
It is with great excitement and gratitude that I update the Community on the status of the new Pantry. As of September 25, GCFP has been operating out of our new home at 114 South 14th Street, Gunnison!