info@mountainrootsfoodproject.org PO Box 323 Gunnison, CO 81230
Volunteering with Mountain Roots Food Project is a way to give back to the community, share the camaraderie of like-minded folks, learn new skills, practice what you know, celebrate the seasons, and have a lot of fun! Our volunteers are all ages, and come from all walks of life.
Some Mountain Roots volunteers are one-time-only folks, come come once a week, some volunteer from home doing ‘background’ work like writing articles or graphic design, and others are on-call for special projects like cooking for an event or building a tool shed. We’re always open to new ideas - many of our projects are started by a volunteer with a great idea and the willingness to lead a new project.
Our volunteers also receive an abundance of fresh, local, organic food during the growing season.
We are Community Supported and Volunteer Powered! So many people play a role in putting our projects into action. Our work would not be possible without the on-going support of community partners, generous funding from individuals and businesses and grants, and our volunteers. Please take a minute while you’re here and check out all the people who are building the local food systems with us.
Interested in exploring a career in environmental education, sustainable agriculture/farming, food security, or community health ?
Check out our Healthy Futures AmeriCorps Program !
Using the AmeriCorps model we are able to offer up to 20 entry-level positions (full-year and partial-year, full-time and part-time) every year.
You can gain practical, in-the-field experience as an outdoor, nutrition, and environmental educator; as a community garden coordinator or small-scale organic farmer; building health coalitions, coordinating hunger relief efforts with food pantries, gardens, farmer’s markets, and more.
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Paid staff positions at Mountain Roots are very limited and competitive.
Mountain Roots always has positions for volunteer leaders, committee members, and interns. if you’re serious about this kind of work, we encourage you to get a ‘foot in the door’ by volunteering or interning.
Please read descriptions thoroughly and we welcome you to contact us about any of the upcoming openings.
Your support makes our work possible. When you make a donation to Mountain Roots, you know that you’re helping to build food security for nearly 10,000 Valley residents. You’re helping improve school meals for 1,200 kids, and helping to build a network of gardens across the Valley that provide food for the people. We triple the value of every dollar with in-kind donations and over 5,000 volunteer hours.
Giving has never been easier!
When your business chooses to become a garden, project, or event sponsor, you send a positive message to the community that you are a business that supports sustainable agriculture, local food, healthy kids, food security, and a vibrant community.
People support businesses that support green, community-building efforts like ours.
We make every dollar have a big impact.
We won’t flood your inbox.
We send our newsletters once a month with local food news, events, healthy living tips, and gardening tips.
STAY IN THE LOOP
We envision a truly healthy community where people can thrive.
Where our endeavors are environmentally regenerative, economically viable, and socially just.
Together, we can foster a sustainable future.
What’s Happening Now
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OUR 2020 AMERICORPS POSITIONS ARE STILL OPEN
We have Summer Positions for local applicants to gain experience in environmental education, food security, and regenerative farming
2020 CSA
Now enrolling free shares
for WIC households and Seniors
fresh produce - fresh fruit
artisan bread
pastured eggs & meats
whole diet box
payment plans
Nourishing, Delicious Soups delivered to your door.
Vegetarian + Meat-based
options available.
April 13 - May 30
We know that COVID-19 has created multiple challenges for families. If you find that nutritious, ready-made meals would help you and your children in these challenging times, we invite you to apply.
How It Works:
Mountain Roots and local restaurants are partnering to prepare healthy family suppers, delivered to your door twice a week for the next 4-6 weeks. Suppers are available on a sliding scale from $0-$20. Each supper serves about 4 people. There will be a variety of meals served over the time period. Meals will be delivered between 3-5 p.m. Choose Tuesdays, Fridays, or both, depending on your need.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
FIRST MEAL DELIVERY TUESDAY APRIL 14 & FRIDAY APRIL 17
For our first week, we have enough suppers for 100 families
As more funding becomes available, we will open up opportunities for more families to join
and extend the number of weeks we are able to provide meals.
How to Sign Up:
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1.Fill our our short Google Inquiry Form to join the program. Indicate what you are able to pay.
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2.Our coordinator, Sasha Legere, will provide you with a link to register and a code for your sliding scale payment ($0 - $20 per supper) Each supper feeds 4 people.
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3.Meals will be delivered to your door between 3-5 p.m.
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4.Heat and serve, and enjoy a healthy, nourishing meal.
Have questions ? Please email us! or call/text 978-340-1529.
Your safety is important to us! Our kitchens are following all Public Health orders, and we are practicing the strictest safety measures for our cooks, our drivers, and your food. We will be using recyclable, eco-friendly containers.
FAMILY SUPPER PROGRAM
nourishing emergency meals for families in need during COVID-19
Sabemos que COVID-19 ha creado muchos desafíos para las familias. Si cree que las comidas nutritivas y preparadas le ayudarían a usted y a sus hijos en estos tiempos dificiles, le invitamos a solicitarlas.
Como Funciona:
Mountain Roots y los restaurantes locales sa han asociado para preparar cenas familiares, que se entregaran en su puerta dos veces la semana durante las promo mas 4-6 semanas. Estan disponibles en una escala móvil de $0-$20. Cada cena sirve a 4 personas. Habrá una variedad de comidas servidas y serán entregadas entre las 3 y las 5 p.m. Puede escoger os martes, viernes o ambos - depende de su necesidad.
LA INSCRIPCIÓN ESTÁ ABIERTA!
Entrega de la primera comida el martes 14 de abril y el viernes 17 de abril
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1.Para nuestra primera semana, tenemos suficientes cenas para 100 familias
Cuando hay mas fondos abriremos mas oportunidades para mas familias y podemos extender el número de semanas de ayuda.
Como inscribirse:
1. Llenar el formulario de solicitud de Google para unirse al programa. Indique lo que puede pagar
2. Sasha Legere le mandara un enlace para registrarse y un código para su pago de escala móvil - $0 - $20 por cena que alimenta 4 personas
3. Se entregan las comidas entre las 3:00 y las 5:00 de la tarde
4. Solo hay que calentar la cena y servirla
Preguntas?
Favor de enviar un correo electrónico o llamarnos a 978-340-1529
Su seguridad es importante. Las cocinas siguen las reglas de Salud Publica y los cocineros, conductores y las comidas también. Usamos contenedores reciclables.
PROGRAMA DE CENA FAMILIAR
Comidas de emergencia para las familias necesitadas durante COVID-19.
to help us feed families in need
Participating Restaurants*
Mario’s & The Dive
The Divvy
Garlic Mike’s
Tully’s
Gunnison Vitamin
Firebrand
Mountain Roots Kitchen
*more will be added each week
Mountain Roots Food Project is a 501(c)3 Charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible.
currently supported by grants from:
