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

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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...

A blond woman picks a ripe tomato from a box.

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...

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February 2025 Newsflash

Thank you for reading this month's newsletter. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Volunteer Opportunities. Special Day of Giving for the Mountaineer Marketplace. Donor Highlight: City of Gunnison and Gunnison County. Read the February Newsflash...

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January GVFP Newsflash.

January 2025 Newsflash

Happy New Year! We at the Pantry hope it’s a fruitful one filled with growth and possibilities. We also hope you’re staying warm amid the recent (very) cold snap. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. 2024 Reflections. Volunteer Opportunities. New Staff Highlight: AmeriCorps Food Security Coordinator, Natalie Pax. Read the January Newsflash…

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December 2024 Newsflash

We want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve shared together and to express our heartfelt gratitude. Your support and engagement have made a difference. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Update. Volunteer Opportunities. Gunnison Community Thanksgiving. Giving Season. Read the December Newsflash…

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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.   

 Read the November Newsflash…

GCFP Blog

County antes up $30K toward Food Pantry’s new home

County antes up $30K toward Food Pantry’s new home

The Gunnison County Commissioners gave a nod of approval for the Gunnison Country Food Pantry’s Food for Life expansion project, chipping in a grant of $30,000 to help finance the pantry’s purchase and renovation of its future facility at 405 W. Tomichi, site of the former Colorado Fitness gym.

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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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