Mesa County

Population: 154,491
Source: 2022 U.S. Census

Hunger Relief by the Numbers

62

TOTAL HUNGER RELIEF PARTNERS

7

MOBILE PANTRIES

8

EVERYDAY EATS PARTNERS

7

FOOD FOR KIDS PARTNERS

The Need

Percentage of People Living Below the Poverty Line (2022)

10.3%

Percentage of Households Receiving SNAP Benefits (2022)

11.4%

Pounds of Food Distributed

IN MESA COUNTY LAST YEAR

3,995,246

Total Pounds of Food Distributed

This is equivalent to

3,329,372 meals

Food Distributions

IN MESA COUNTY

The map below highlights sites where food is regularly distributed to the community. It is not representative of the total number of Hunger Relief Partners in the county

Showing 21 - 25 of 30 locations

La Plaza (Child & Migrant Services) ()

Location

721 Peach Avenue Palisade Colorado 81526

Get directions

Phone

970.902.2491

Hours

Call for dates & times. Se habla Espanol.

Notes

Contact person: Geri Manzanares

Solidarity Not Charity ()

Location

544 28 1/4 Road Grand Junction Colorado 81501

Get directions

Phone

970.628.5113

Hours

Sundays, 12:30; food pantry, food service, haircuts, pet vaccinations

Notes

Street distribution.

Junction Community Church ()

Location

2867 Orchard Avenue Grand Junction Colorado 81501

Get directions

Phone

970.4331132

Hours

3rd Saturday, 9:00-10:00

Bethel Assembly of God ()

Location

2945 Orchard Avenue Grand Junction Colorado 81504

Get directions

Phone

970.6233928

Hours

3rd Saturday, 9:00-11:00

Open Bible Fellowship Church ()

Location

697 Denver Avenue De Beque Colorado 81630

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Eligibility

TEFAP food is available for income-eligible households and to households that participate in select public assistance programs. No proof of income is required. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Phone

970.201.7091

Hours

3rd Wednesday, 3:00-5:30

Notes

Distributes TEFAP

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We honor the diverse food preferences across our service area by distributing items like pinto beans, dragon fruit, and onions.

Igniting the power of community to nourish people facing hunger is at the heart of everything we do.

We partner with a network of Hunger Relief Partners to better reach all families and individuals.

We distribute fresh and nutritious food to ensure every individual has access to the food they need to thrive.

Data Sources

County population, poverty line data, and SNAP data sourced from the U.S. Census (2021 data).
https://data.census.gov/.

Mesa County

Population: 154,491 Source: 2022 U.S. Census

Hunger Relief by the Numbers

62

TOTAL HUNGER RELIEF PARTNERS

7

MOBILE PANTRIES

8

EVERYDAY EATS PARTNERS

7

FOOD FOR KIDS PARTNERS

The Need

10.3%

11.4%

Pounds of Food Distributed

IN MESA COUNTY LAST YEAR

3,995,246

This is equivalent to

3,329,372 meals

Food Distributions

IN MESA COUNTY

La Plaza (Child & Migrant Services) ()

Location

Phone

Hours

Notes

Solidarity Not Charity ()

Location

Phone

Hours

Notes

Junction Community Church ()

Location

Phone

Hours

Bethel Assembly of God ()

Location

Phone

Hours

Open Bible Fellowship Church ()

Location

Eligibility

Phone

Hours

Notes

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Data Sources

Population: 154,491
Source: 2022 U.S. Census