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We believe the well-being of one is linked to the well-being of all.
The Community Market
The Community Market helps makes sure that sure that no family in our community has to choose between paying bills or putting food on the table.
Here in Eagle County, more than 8,700 residents deal with food insecurity. The Community Market (TCM) provides access to free, nutrient-rich food throughout the County with markets featuring a variety of fresh produce, meat, dairy and bread as well as shelf-stable grocery items, all available for each customer’s own choosing.
The Community Market also works to prevent food from going to waste.
The Community Market does grocery rescue and food distribution to the Mobile Intercultural Resource Alliance (MIRA), Colorado Mountain College, Family Learning Center, Edwards Early Center, and neighborhoods throughout the community.
The Community Market – Gypsum
A warehouse in Gypsum at 760 Lindbergh Drive – #7 serves as the central operations hub for the program.
View in Google Maps >
We are open for customer shopping in Gypsum:
Monday: 10 am – 4 pm
Wednesday: 10am – 4pm
Thursday: 10am – 4pm
Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday: 10am – 1pm
The Community Market – Edwards
Customers may also shop at our storefront space located in Edwards in the Vail Health Edwards Community Health Campus at 429 Edwards Access Road – Suite A202 . View in Google maps >
We are open for customer shopping in Edwards:
Tuesday: 1 pm – 6 pm
Wednesday: 1 pm – 6 pm
Thursday: 1 pm – 6 pm
Saturday: 10am – 1pm
The Community Market – Mobile Markets
We continue to bring our pop-up mobile markets to under resourced communities:
Wednesday:
Avon: 4:30pm – 6pm
Eagle Bend (1st/3rd weeks)
10 Stonebridge Drive
Avon, CO
Riverview (2nd/4th weeks)
39169 US-6
Avon, CO
Thursday:
Dotsero: 4:30pm – 6pm
Two Rivers
80 Lake Shore Drive
Dotsero, CO
The Town of Red Cliff
400 Pine Street
Red Cliff, CO
Colorado Mountain College
150 Miller Ranch Rd
Edwards, CO
The Hythe
Available for employees and their families
715 W Lionshead Cir
Vail, CO
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“People feel comfortable coming to The Community Market. No barriers, no presumptions. Shop for what your family needs. Here, nobody is ashamed. It’s a real market and there is dignity in shopping here.”— Beth Simon, volunteer and donor
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“Fresh food is not a privilege, it’s a right. The Community Market purchases and finds resources to get healthy food, and also rescues food. We are helping our community in providing that quality food and decreasing the amount of impact we are putting on our earth by finding alternative ways to recycle food, not just recycling it into the compost bins but to helping our community to get free, nutritious groceries.” – Erin Baumann, 2022 Volunteer of the Year
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“Eagle Valley Community Foundation offers a wonderful umbrella of opportunity through each one of its programs. The Community Market and MIRA with their focus on nutrition, health and wellness, help to equalize the community. I saw a need; the real need in this community, and I wanted to be part of the solution.” — Margo Andrews, The Community Market 2021 Volunteer of the Year
Three pillars guide our work at The Community Market:
Healthy
People
We are committed to providing a dignified experience for families. We promote a healthy diet and help to improve the overall health of community residents as we work to eliminate any stigma around food access and food security.
Strong
Community
By reaching out to local community leaders, businesses, civic groups and stakeholders, we are able to be responsive to community needs as they emerge. This outreach allows us to focus on distributing to other community partners and delivering food directly to neighborhoods.
Environmental
Sustainability
We help to reduce our community carbon footprint and support environmental sustainability by reducing food waste and recovering excess fresh food from local grocers and farmers. First, we feed people, next we feed animals as farmers pick up food scraps at The Community Markets, and finally, we compost, converting food waste into nutrient rich soil.
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59%
of food distributed is
fresh produce.In one year alone, through our food rescue partners, we rescued nearly 600,000 pounds of food from grocers, 32,053 pounds from farmers, and 10,000 pounds from local restaurants.
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11,907
gallons of water
saved thanks to The Community Market recycling efforts.
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Nearly 16%
Eagle River Valley residents live in food insecure households.
Meanwhile, up to 40% of the food produced in the United States goes to waste.
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141
school lunch debts were paid
in 2022 early childhood programs in the school district.
Our Partners
We are committed to nourishing the lives of those in need throughout Eagle County. Along with neighborhood community centers and mobile home parks throughout the county, local & regional farmers and growers, and several grocers, restaurants, and community non-profit groups, these community partnerships make that possible.
🧡🤍🖤 A huge thank you to @EpicMountainExpress for hosting their annual "Fill the Van" food drive to help feed neighbors in need at our local food pantries.
So grateful for the immense generosity of our City Market shoppers- whether through food donations, monetary contributions, or volunteering your time, it made a real difference. 🤝Together, we’ve created a ripple of kindness that will positively impact families in the Eagle County.
@epicmtnexpress #fillthevan #fooddriveonwheels #givebacktothecommunity #epicmountainexpress #TCM #TheCommunityMarketCO @tcmthecommunitymarket
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🧡🤍🖤 Un enorme agradecimiento a @EpicMountainExpress por organizar su colecta anual de alimentos "Fill the Van" para ayudar a alimentar a los vecinos necesitados en nuestras despensas locales.
Estamos muy agradecidos por la inmensa generosidad de los compradores de City Market, ya sea a través de donaciones de alimentos, contribuciones monetarias o el tiempo de voluntariado; realmente hizo una gran diferencia. 🤝 Juntos, hemos creado una ola de bondad que tendrá un impacto positivo en las familias del condado de Eagle.
🎄Holiday cheer is here with the return of the Vail Recreation District FUN RUN again this year! Our heartfelt appreciation to VRD for bringing forth another joyous opportunity for community members to join in helping to meet the needs of all our neighbors this holiday season.
Please register in advance at vailrec.com/register. Entry cost is $8 with a donation of food or a new, unwrapped toy for our charitable partners. All entry fees go to our charitable partners as well. We are happy to accept cash donations on race day too!
Not interested in running but still wishing to donate, drop off your item at the start/finish area from 8 to 11 a.m. on race day. Starting in late November, we will also have donation drop-off boxes at Dobson Ice Arena, the Imagination Station and the Vail Nordic Center. Additionally, all Edward Jones locations in Eagle County (Gypsum, Eagle, Edwards and Avon) will collect food and toys starting the week of Thanksgiving.
Thank you VRD for continuing to encourage, uplift and bring merriment to all!
For more information, visit www.vailrec.com, call 970-479-2280 or email sports@vailrec.com. We can`t wait to see everyone for this festive event on Sun, Dec. 15!
#FunRun #VRD #vailrecdistrict #GiveBack #donatetoday
🏴 Eagle Valley Middle School Bilingual Pathways students are spreading cheer and giving back by volunteering at The Community Market❗️
These dedicated students are helping make the holidays brighter for those in need, offering their time, energy, and bilingual skills to ensure everyone feels the holiday spirit. 🌟🦃 Whether it’s organizing food, assisting families, or lending a hand wherever needed, they’re showing what true community spirit is all about❗️
Shoutout to our future leaders for making a difference❗️🙌 🌍
#EVMSBilingualPathways #CommunityGiving #HolidaySpirit #FutureLeaders #VolunteeringJoy #SeasonOfGiving #bilingualpathways EVMS - Eagle Valley Middle School #evms #EVMSedu #studentsvolunteer
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¡Los estudiantes de los programas Bilingües de Eagle Valley Middle School están esparciendo alegría y retribuyendo a la comunidad como voluntarios en The Community Market!
Estos dedicados estudiantes están ayudando a que las fiestas sean más brillantes para los necesitados, ofreciendo su tiempo, energía y habilidades bilingües para asegurarse de que todos sientan el espíritu navideño. 🌟🦃 Ya sea organizando alimentos, ayudando a las familias o prestando una mano donde más se necesite, ¡están mostrando lo que realmente significa el espíritu comunitario!
¡Un reconocimiento a nuestros futuros líderes por hacer la diferencia! 🙌🌍
Eagle County School District @EagleValleyMiddleSchool #ECSD #EagleValleyMiddleSchool #EVMSBilingualPathways #DonaciónComunitaria #EspírituNavideño #FuturosLíderes #AlegríaDeVoluntariado #TemporadaDeDar #bilingualpathways
🎄This holiday season, join us in supporting the MIRA Posadas 🧸 Toy Drive and help bring joy to families in need. Your generous donations will ensure that every child has a gift to unwrap, spreading warmth and cheer throughout our community.
Consider rallying your children’s school, your workplace, or even your holiday gathering as a chance to come together with friends and family in the spirit of giving.
By contributing to this heartfelt cause, you’re helping to create a festive and supportive atmosphere for all, while fostering a sense of dignity, hope, and joy. Together, we can make the holidays brighter for everyone—one 🎁 at a time.
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🎄Esta temporada navideña, únete a nosotros para apoyar la Colecta de Juguetes MIRA Posadas 🧸 y ayudar a llevar alegría a las familias necesitadas. Tus generosas donaciones asegurarán que cada niño tenga un regalo para abrir, difundiendo calidez y alegría en toda nuestra comunidad.
Considera reunir a la escuela de tus hijos, tu lugar de trabajo o incluso tu reunión navideña como una oportunidad para unirte con amigos y familia en el espíritu de la solidaridad.
Al contribuir a esta noble causa, estás ayudando a crear un ambiente festivo y de apoyo para todos, fomentando un sentido de dignidad, esperanza y alegría. Juntos, podemos hacer que estas fiestas sean más brillantes para todos—un 🎁 a la vez.
🌷THIS TUESDAY, please come be a part of an empowering workshop on Maternal Mental Health and Postpartum Depression. Gain valuable insights, discover supportive resources, and connect with others in a welcoming space. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, share, and grow together!
📆 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 5:30-7:30PM
📍 Lake Creek Apartments Community Room, Edwards
Guest speakers include:
🔹 Delfina Huergo, Professional Counselor
🔹 Simone Lybarger of Luz Violeta
🔹 Rocio Martinez of Gula Wellness Grab n` Grow
🔹 Pricilla Solis, Nourish Mind and Body
🌷QUESTIONS or RSVP:
Contact Sofia at sofia@eaglevalleycf.org or 970-343-2655.
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🌷ESTE MARTES, te invitamos a ser parte de un taller empoderador sobre Salud Mental Materna y Depresión Postparto. Obtén valiosos conocimientos, descubre recursos de apoyo y conéctate con otras personas en un espacio acogedor. ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de aprender, compartir y crecer juntos!
📆 MARTES, 19 DE NOVIEMBRE, 5:30-7:30PM
📍Sala Comunitaria de Lake Creek Apartments, Edwards
Ponentes invitados incluyen:
🔹 Delfina Huergo, Consejera Profesional
🔹 Simone Lybarger de Luz Violeta
🔹 Rocío Martínez de Gula Wellness y Grab n` Grow
🔹 Pricilla Solis, Nourish Mind and Body
🌷 PREGUNTAS o CONFIRMAR ASISTENCIA:
Contacta a Sofía en sofia@eaglevalleycf.org o 970-343-2655.
