The Unequal Impact of Hunger on Communities of Color

There is no question that the pandemic has affected everyone over the past two years, paying no mind to location, age, race, gender, or any other metric used by society to demarcate differences between people. But while we’ve all been impacted by the ongoing crisis, individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color […]

Partnering to Feed Older Adults Across the Western Slope

a food bank volunteer handing a person a meal inside of their car

Meals on Wheels Mesa County has been delivering hot meals to older adults from its downtown Grand Junction location for nearly 40 years. Its mission is to promote the independence and health of the people they serve through nutritious meals. Right now, Meals on Wheels Mesa County, which is sponsored by SCL Health St. Mary’s, […]