The Good Food Collective

The Good Food Collective Donations of any kind are deeply appreciated -- financial contributions, recipe suggestions, offers to lend a hand. Thank You!

The Good Food Collective works with stakeholders across Southwestern Colorado to build an intact regional food system that will strengthen our economy, create jobs, steward the environment, feed our people, and bolster vibrant community For financial contributions, please visit our webpage and click on Donate in the upper right hand corner or Venmo us (our fiscal sponsor) noting GFC in the memo line.

08/22/2026

Come say hi Durango Natural Foods Co-op Harvest Fest until 7pm! We love you DNF!

Did you know that for every 5 babies and toddlers in La Plata County, only 1 has a licensed childcare spot? Join us to ...
08/20/2026

Did you know that for every 5 babies and toddlers in La Plata County, only 1 has a licensed childcare spot? Join us to learn about the ways our community has banded together to make real change, and how you can get involved!

Event: Our Childcare Journey
Monday, August 31
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Back patio at 11th Street Station
Free • Food provided • Children welcome • Spanish-English interpretation

Childcare isn't only a family issue, it's a food security, workforce, business, and community issue. Childcare affects whether parents can work, whether businesses can recruit and retain employees, and whether families can continue living and thriving in La Plata County.

Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-childcare-journey-nuestro-camino-del-cuidado-infantil-tickets-1996475076698?aff=oddtdtcreator

Access to affordable childcare is a necessary ingredient for food security, but there's only one licensed childcare spot...
07/03/2026

Access to affordable childcare is a necessary ingredient for food security, but there's only one licensed childcare spot for every 5 babies born here. Back when our Cuidado Infantil Workgroup created a Strategic Plan for Childcare in the Latinx Community in La Plata County, we knew we needed bilingual classrooms for ages 3-5. After years of community partnership and advocacy, we couldn't be more stoked that two new bilingual classrooms are opening: one at , and one at !

Lili De Pablo has been a longtime member of our Voces de Comunidad and Cuidado Infantil workgroups. As a grandmother who helps care for her young grandson, Lili has first hand experience with the gaps in our childcare system. After developing her leadership and advocacy skills in LPFEC trainings, Lili spearheaded our Day Without Childcare campaign this spring. Now, she’s been chosen to be the first Spanish-speaking lead teacher in the Explorers Early Childhood Education bilingual classroom!

Congratulations Lili, and thank you for turning your lived experience into advocacy, action, and leadership positions that make a real difference in our community!

Looking for an achievable way to make the world a better place? The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Elder Center Grow Dome is lo...
07/03/2026

Looking for an achievable way to make the world a better place? The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Elder Center Grow Dome is looking for volunteers!

Currently, the entire operation rests on a single, part-time horticulturist who is retiring on June 30. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the dome, the project is seeking to transition from a one-person operation to a community-collaborative model. They're looking for folks with skills in gardening, horticulture, and community organizing, and they offer free veggies in thanks! 🥬🫛🥒

Contact Aaron Hammond at 970-560-7396 for more details!

📸 by Ziyi Xu

Members of our Voces de Comunidad workgroup are getting dirt under their fingernails this summer! 🌱 At The Garden Progr...
07/02/2026

Members of our Voces de Comunidad workgroup are getting dirt under their fingernails this summer! 🌱 At The Garden Program: Growing Together, 12 green thumbs are gaining the practical skills to grow their own food 's community garden.

Belonging in your community is a first step towards becoming a leader in your community. The SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab has partnered with our Voces group to bring Latina leaders into a new-to-them community space, plus their ongoing summer gardening workshop series is offered with Spanish interpretation!
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¡Los miembros de nuestro grupo de trabajo «Voces de Comunidad» se están ensuciando las uñas de tierra este verano! 🌱 En el programa «The Garden: Growing Together», 12 personas con mano para la jardinería están adquiriendo las habilidades prácticas necesarias para cultivar sus propios alimentos en el huerto comunitario de .

Sentirse parte de su comunidad es el primer paso para convertirse en un líder en ella. El SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab se ha asociado con nuestro grupo de trabajo «Voces» para llevar a las líderes latinas a un espacio comunitario nuevo para ellas; además, su serie de talleres de jardinería de verano, que ya está en marcha, se ofrece con interpretación al español.

Could it be you? 👀 We're searching for a Community Food Security Advocate in Montezuma & Dolores counties and the Ute Mo...
07/01/2026

Could it be you? 👀 We're searching for a Community Food Security Advocate in Montezuma & Dolores counties and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Nation. This rockstar will strengthen community leadership, and ensure that the people who are most impacted by food insecurity have a meaningful voice in shaping solutions. Read all about it, apply, and tell your friiieennnds:https://www.goodfoodcollective.org/_files/ugd/235de8_6fac1f34dc554442b2db26582d69e1c8.pdf

We were oh so honored and stoked to receive 's Local Legend Award!🌟 It's humbling to be in such great company among all ...
06/30/2026

We were oh so honored and stoked to receive 's Local Legend Award!🌟 It's humbling to be in such great company among all the rockstar businesses, nonprofits, and people "helping make La Plata County more vibrant, connected, and local." 🫶

06/12/2026

Thank You DNF, From The Bottom of Our Heart and The Core of Our Apple! 🍎

In the first quarter of this year, customers rounding up at the register at Durango Natural Foods raised $6,679 to support The Good Food Collective!

We're absolutely blown away by y'all's generosity! Thank you for joining together to build a just and thriving food system in Southwest Colorado!

You can continue to round up when you shop at DNF through June 30th!

Did you know there are free summertime meals available for kids? This flyer's got all the deets for the little ones in ...
06/05/2026

Did you know there are free summertime meals available for kids? This flyer's got all the deets for the little ones in Montezuma and Dolores counties, and you can visit The USDA's Summer Meals Site Finder for other locations near you: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder




U.S. Department of Agriculture

Hey farmers, ranchers, and producers: you don't have to face drought alone.Expert partners from across our region have b...
06/04/2026

Hey farmers, ranchers, and producers: you don't have to face drought alone.

Expert partners from across our region have banded together to collect a big list of resources for you:https://mcusercontent.com/9ec03f6fabeab5d4cd5237bc8/files/14c97ddf-a6d2-a844-70d1-18a12b58a337/Drought_Resources_for_Agriculture_in_Southwest_Colorado_2.pdf

Click the links (in blue) in the downloadable PDF to find resources for:

🌎All-In-One Resource Hub
🗓Drought Planning
📈Production Estimates
🌧Climate Conditions
💼Ag Business Management
💸Funding Support
🫶Mental Health Support
🤝Local Contacts
🧭Resource Navigation

The people and organizations on this list are here to help you through these tough times.

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Durango, CO
81303

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