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.
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
“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
“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
“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.
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.
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.
🎉 Join Us This Friday for EVCF`s MIRA Annual Health Fair! 🎉 📅 When: THIS Friday 📍 Where: Edwards Elementary
Come for a day of health, fun, and community!
✨ Special Offers: 🔹The first 100 people to complete our health survey get a $25 gift card! 🔹The first 100 people to get the COVID-19 vaccine also receive a $25 gift card!
💉 FREE Immunizations available, including flu, COVID-19, and other vaccines! 🍽️ FREE Dinner from La Patrona for those who visit at least 10 partner booths! 🎃 Halloween-Themed Fun and Children`s Activities for the whole family!
Bring your family and friends to enjoy this amazing event and improve your health! 💚 ---- 🎉 ¡Únete a nosotros este viernes para la Feria de Salud Anual MIRA de EVCF! 🎉 📅 Cuándo: ¡ESTE viernes! 📍 Dónde: Escuela Primaria Edwards
¡Ven por un día de salud, diversión y comunidad!
✨ Ofertas especiales: 💳 ¡Las primeras 100 personas en completar nuestra encuesta de salud recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $25! 💳 ¡Las primeras 100 personas en recibir la vacuna contra el COVID-19 también recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $25!
💉 ¡Vacunaciones gratuitas disponibles, incluyendo la influenza, COVID-19 y otras vacunas! 🍽️ ¡Cena gratis de La Patrona para quienes visiten al menos 10 puestos de socios! 🎃 ¡Diversión temática de Halloween y actividades para niños para toda la familia!
¡Trae a tu familia y amigos para disfrutar de este increíble evento y mejorar tu salud! 💚 #EVCF #MIRA #TCM #HealthFair #CommunityHealthFair #FreeHealthFair #healthresources MIRA Bus - Camión MIRA @miramobileresource
💼 EVCF`s Elevar Entrepreneurs are diving deep into the benefits of Small Business Loan options during the Elevar Loan Workshop with Alpine Bank expert Fernando Soto! 🌟
🙌 Attendees explored tailored loan solutions that align with business goals to help navigate today’s competitive landscape. With favorable terms and expert guidance, entrepreneurs plan to unlock their business’s full potential, paving the way for a prosperous future.
🙏 Empowering our local businesses and building a stronger community together, thank you First Bank for providing valuable insights and tailored loan options for these inspiring Elevar entrepreneurs!
We are looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to help make the MIRA Health Fair a success. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our community by providing access to critical health screenings, education, and resources. Whether you have a medical background or simply want to lend a helping hand, your time and effort will make a big difference.
Event Date: Friday, October 25 Location: Edwards Elementary
Volunteer roles include: Providing information and directing attendees Helping with event setup and takedown Supporting families
Sign up today and be a part of improving the health and wellbeing of our neighbors!
For more information or to register, please visit https://app.initlive.com/web-admin/app/#/join-party?k=zmrz5fyygilacq
--- ¡Únete a Nosotros como Voluntario en la Feria de Salud de MIRA!
Estamos buscando voluntarios apasionados y dedicados para ayudar a que la Feria de Salud de MIRA sea un éxito. Esta es una maravillosa oportunidad para apoyar a nuestra comunidad brindando acceso a exámenes de salud críticos, educación y recursos. Ya sea que tengas experiencia médica o simplemente quieras echar una mano, tu tiempo y esfuerzo marcarán una gran diferencia.
Fecha del evento: Este Viernes Ubicación: Edwards Elementary
Los roles de voluntariado incluyen: Asistir con exámenes de salud Ayudar con la instalación y desmontaje del evento Apoyar a las familias
¡Regístrate hoy y sé parte de mejorar la salud y el bienestar de nuestros vecinos!
Para más información o para inscribirte, por favor contacta a https://app.initlive.com/web-admin/app/#/join-party?k=zmrz5fyygilacq
This exciting event is not only an opportunity to meet the innovative entrepreneurs behind our Elevar program but also a chance to learn how you can get involved. We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our Steering Committee, guiding the next steps of this impactful initiative. Come connect, share ideas, and see firsthand how Elevar is driving change in our community!
📩 To learn more, please email Sofia at sofia@eaglevalleycf.org --- 🌞 Conoce Más Sobre Elevar - Retro #2
Este emocionante evento no solo es una oportunidad para conocer a los innovadores emprendedores detrás de nuestro programa Elevar, sino también una ocasión para aprender cómo puedes involucrarte. Estamos buscando personas apasionadas para unirse a nuestro Comité Directivo y guiar los próximos pasos de esta iniciativa impactante. ¡Ven a conectar, compartir ideas y ver de primera mano cómo Elevar está generando cambios en nuestra comunidad!
📩 Para más información, por favor envía un correo a Sofía a sofia@eaglevalleycf.org
💠 Health Fair/Feria de Salud. October 25, 4 -7 PM, en Edwards Elementary School. Recursos, rifas y comida de la Patrona. TODO GRATIS.💠 #healthfairimmunizationclinic #Feriadesaludclinic @miramobileresource @eaglevalleycf @eaglecountygov @ecpublichealth eagle.schools #HealthFairImmunizationClinic #feriadesaludclinicasdevacunas