Community Food Bank of Grand Junction

06/24/2026

Volunteer Opportunity at the 7th St Community Cafe

🥕 Turn Surplus Food into Nutritious Meals for Our Community! 🍅

Did you know we now have volunteer opportunities at the 7th St Community Cafe?

Volunteers help transform fresh produce that might otherwise go to waste by washing, cutting, freezing, dehydrating, and preserving nutritious foods.

This work takes place right in our cafe kitchen and helps us extend the life of local produce while increasing the healthy options available to Community Food Bank clients.

Every pepper sliced, tomato frozen, and apple dehydrated helps us reduce food waste and create more opportunities for our neighbors to access nutritious foods.

Whether you're passionate about cooking, sustainability, or simply giving back, we'd love to have you join us!

📅 Volunteer shifts available now.
💚 Help us turn good food into greater impact.

06/24/2026

💚 THANK YOU to Builders for Babies and the Home Builders Association for making a tremendous difference for families across the Grand Valley!

Through their incredible fundraising efforts, thousands of diapers and wipes were distributed to 10 local agencies serving families with young children.

We are grateful to have received pallets of these essential supplies to support our community's most vulnerable neighbors.

Did you know that nearly 1 in 2 Colorado families report difficulty affording enough clean diapers for their children? Because diapers are not covered by SNAP or WIC benefits, many parents face impossible choices between purchasing diapers, buying food, paying bills, or missing work due to childcare requirements.

Access to clean diapers isn't a luxury—it's a basic necessity that supports a child's health, development, and dignity.

Thank you, Builders for Babies and the Home Builders Association, for helping ensure local families have access to the essentials they need to thrive.

Together, we are building a healthier, stronger community for our youngest neighbors. 👶🧷❤️

06/24/2026

Great work all around! Thank you!

June is the anniversary month of my first column for Colorado's The Daily Sentinel newspaper and it's been five years! I decided to write an anniversary column and thank all those who helped make this career possible. And many many thanks to all you wonderful readers!! 🎉🙏🏼🎶

Shout outs to rancher Janie VanWinkle, Chef Wayne Smith at CMU Tech, Ryan Warner with Colorado Public Radio, my colleagues at the newspaper and on 107.3 FM, Dr. Laureena Davis at CMU, Alisha Wenger at the Community Food Bank in GJ, chefs around the world and more! 😃

Here's a screenshot of the online version and a link for easier reading.

https://grandjunctiondailysentinel-co.newsmemory.com/?publink=00ed94a84_1352134

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06/18/2026

🌾✨ TICKETS ARE LIVE NOW! ✨🌾

Join us at the table, for an unforgettable evening under the open skies of Palisade at our Third Annual Harvest Farm Dinner Celebration!

This year, we are excited to gather at the beautiful orchards of Bella Bollettino Organic Farms for a one-of-a-kind farm-to-table experience celebrating local food, community, and the impact we can make together.

🍸 Farm Tour & Cocktail Hour featuring handcrafted cocktails from Melrose Spirits Co.
🥕 Fresh, seasonal produce from Honey Rock Landing and other local farm partners
🍷 Expert wine pairings from Carboy Winery
🍽️ A thoughtfully curated multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Kaye Davis and the talented 7th St Culinary team
🎶 Live local entertainment
🎁 Silent Auction featuring unique experiences, local goods, and more

Every ticket purchased helps advance the Community Food Bank's mission to increase access to nutritious food and strengthen community health across Mesa County.

Seats are intentionally limited to preserve the intimate farm dining experience—and they will sell out.

🎟️ Get your tickets today before they're gone! LINK IN BIO

We can't wait to gather around the table with you to celebrate the harvest, support local agriculture, and invest in a healthier future for our community.

06/04/2026

🚨 Important Security Notice 🚨

This morning (June 4), a phishing email was sent from a compromised Community Food Bank team member account requesting recipients to access or share a Google document.

Please do not open the email, click any links, or enter any personal information.

Our team is actively working to secure all accounts and prevent any further issues. If you received this email and have questions or concerns, please contact us directly and we will be happy to help.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and support as we address this issue.

Thank you,
Community Food Bank Team

06/03/2026

Last call for mural submissions the deadline is June 12th! We are excited to see your submissions to brighten up the Community Cafe and highlight community health and nutritious food access!!

05/21/2026

Last fall, our community garden was devastated — but our community rallied in the most incredible way. 💚

Because of your support, helping hands, and generosity, the garden is officially restored and back in action. New garden beds are built, filled, and ready for planting, enrichment programming, and future harvests to be shared with our community. 🌱

This space is more than a garden — it’s hope, connection, learning, and proof that beautiful things can grow again after hardship.

To everyone who helped rebuild: thank you. We can’t wait to watch this garden flourish together. 🌻

05/13/2026

🎨 CALLING ALL MURALISTS 🎨

The Walls Project + Community Food Bank of Grand Junction are looking for artists to help bring a vibrant new community mural to life at the 7th St Community Cafe!

This mural project — funded by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation — will celebrate:
🌱 Healthy living
🥕 Children’s nutrition
🌻 Gardening
💛 Community resilience & connection

We’re seeking muralists with bold creativity, collaborative energy, and a passion for community-centered art. The project will feature professionally fabricated mural panels, community paint days, and opportunities to create something meaningful alongside local volunteers.

📍 7th St Community Cafe
2232 N 7th St, Grand Junction
📧 [email protected]

Interested artists can reach out now to connect, collaborate, and be part of this exciting installation coming summer 2026.

Let’s turn the walls into something that feeds the community in more ways than one. 🎨✨

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05/12/2026

We’re Hiring!
¡Estamos contratando!

Bilingual Program Assistant
Asistente bilingüe de programas

20-25 hrs/wk
$20 - 24/hr

Learn more: www.foodbankgj.org/employment
Más información: www.foodbankgj.org/employment