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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 16 - 20 of 30 locations

Haven of Hope: Jay Gould Center ()

Hours

Open Monday - Friday, 7am - 1 pm

Notes

CURRENT SERVICES
Meals (breakfast, 4 course hot lunch and sack lunch)
Food boxes for families
Private showers
Laundry service
Phone service
Wireless internet access
Clothing
Mail and document safe keeping
Hygiene kits (i.e. travel shampoos, soaps, lotions, toothbrushes, and toothpastes)
Distribution of over-the-counter medication
Outreach Coordinator to work with guests on finding resources pertaining to shelter, employment, transportation, etc.
Weekly Outreach Worker from Denver Human Services to help with food stamps, disability, and housing eligibility
Weekly Medicaid Representative to assist guests with Medicaid signup and questions
Weekly VA Representative
Weekly Stout Street Mobile Medical Clinic to assist guests with basic medical needs and referrals
Weekly dental clinic
Weekly yoga classes
Weekly massage therapy
Monthly HIV/Hep C testing clinic
Monthly prosthetic clinic
Monthly physical therapy & wound clinic
Eye Clinic

Community Food Bank of Grand Junction ()

Phone

970-640-0336

Hours

M/T/TH 12:30 - 5:30pm

Notes

Home delivery available by appointment.

5 loaves and 2 Fishes Pantry at Monument View Bible Church ()

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. Everyday Eats, federally known as Everyday Eats, is available for income-eligible adults age 60 years or older. Please bring a photo ID to sign up. No proof of income required.

Phone

970-730-7294

Hours

Everyday Eats Distribution 3rd Thursday of every month 10 AM to 11 AM.
For older adults 60 years of age or older, homebound deliveries are available.

Food Pantry 3rd Saturday of every month 9 AM - 11 AM.

Notes

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Orchard Mesa Mobile Pantry ()

Eligibility

TEFAP food is available for income-eligible households and to households that participate in select public assistance. No proof of income required.

Hours

2nd Mondays, 4pm - 6pm

Lighthouse Gospel Ministries–Christ Chapel ()

Phone

970.270.6819

Hours

Sunday 10:30-12:00
Tuesday 9:30-12:00

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Data Sources

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