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

Young at Heart Disbands

Young at Heart Disbands

After a long history in the valley, Young at Heart, a volunteer organization serving Gunnison seniors since 1963, has disbanded. The Gunnison Senior Center, part of the Gunnison Parks and Recreation Department, has taken over the group’s former functions.

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Elks Lodge fights hunger with Food Pantry gift

Elks Lodge fights hunger with Food Pantry gift

Gunnison Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Janine Garnes presented checks totaling $5,500 to the Gunnison Country Food Pantry. The gift was made possible through the Beacon Grant and the Spotlight Grant, which are funded by the Elks’ National Foundation.

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Sneak peek of the new pantry

Sneak peek of the new pantry

Community members attended a sneak peek on Feb. 19 of the building Gunnison Country Food Pantry has acquired to serve as the future pantry. Pictured, GCFP Vice President Katie Dix explains to donor Bob Wojtko plans, costs and a timeline for renovation of the facility.

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Gunnison Country Food Pantry set to expand with new building

Gunnison Country Food Pantry set to expand with new building

Since opening in 2006, the food pantry has become a trusted and vital, if not entirely known part of the local ecosystem where people can show up for help to bridge a gap between seasonal work, when going through a hard time or simply looking for a way to help others. The pantry is now preparing to move into a larger space and plans to expand its ability to meet basic human needs in the Gunnison Valley. 

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