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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
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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.
🌟 Happy #GivingTuesday! 🌟
Join us in making a difference today and every day! 🤝 Your support transforms lives in Eagle Valley through our three impactful programs:
🍎 Community Market: Nourishing our community by providing access to fresh, healthy food for all. Every contribution helps us fight hunger and promote well-being.
🚍 MIRA: Bringing health and wellness directly to our community! MIRA is a lifeline for many, offering vital resources and services. Your contribution helps us drive good health to every doorstep.
🌱 Elevar: Igniting dreams and fostering success! Elevar empowers BIPOC entrepreneurs with mentorship, guidance, and resources to elevate their businesses. Your generosity fuels the growth of diverse voices in our local economy.
🤲 Let`s come together and uplift Eagle Valley! Whether it`s a small donation, volunteering your time, or simply spreading the word - every act of kindness counts. Together, we can create positive change!
🔗 Donate now: www.coloradogives.org/organization/EagleValleyCommunityFoundation
#EagleValleyCommunityFoundation #GiveBack #CommunityStrong #MakeADifference #TogetherWeRise
🛒TOMORROW: Celebrate Small Business Saturday by choosing to shop local and support the heartbeat 💗of your community!
🎀Small businesses are the backbone of our neighborhoods, bringing unique products, personalized service, and a sense of community spirit. When you shop at small businesses, you`re investing in the dreams of local entrepreneurs, contributing to job creation, fostering a vibrant local economy, and celebrating diversity, individuality, and the personal touch that only small businesses can offer.
🫶Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in your community by choosing to shop small and make a big impact!
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🛒MAÑANA: ¡Celebre el Sábado de Pequeños Negocios eligiendo comprar localmente y apoyar el latido del corazón de su comunidad!
🎀Las pequeñas empresas son la columna vertebral de nuestros vecindarios, ofreciendo productos únicos, servicio personalizado y un sentido de espíritu comunitario. Cuando compras en pequeñas empresas, estás invirtiendo en los sueños de los empresarios locales, contribuyendo a la creación de empleo, fomentando una economía local vibrante y celebrando la diversidad, la individualidad y el toque personal que solo las pequeñas empresas pueden ofrecer.
🫶¡Aproveche la oportunidad de marcar la diferencia en su comunidad eligiendo comprar a pequeña escala y tener un gran impacto!
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This Thanksgiving, we have a heart full of gratitude for:
🙏Our dedicated staff whose hard work and passion drive the success of our programs. Their commitment to our mission is the heartbeat of our organization.
🙏Our invaluable program partners whose collaboration and shared vision have been instrumental in helping us build bridges and strengthen the fabric of our community, creating lasting change for those we serve.
🙏Dedicated volunteers who give their time and energy to make a difference in the lives of others, inspiring all of us through your commitment to build a stronger, more connected community.
🙏Our donors whose generosity is the cornerstone of our success and has allowed us to expand our programs, reach more people when they need it most, and continue to make even greater impact every year.
The entire team at Eagle Valley Community Foundation wishes you a happy and healthy season ahead! May your Thanksgiving be filled with warmth, joy, and the company of loved ones.
🧡💚From our family to yours – Happy Thanksgiving! 💚🧡
#happythanksgiving #fromourfamilytoyours #heatlhandwellnessforall #itakesavalley #thankyouvolunteers
The Power of Community: Nourishing the Body, Mind and Soul
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Our heartfelt appreciation to all the generous donors, dedicated volunteers, invaluable program partners, steadfast supporters, committed staff, and cherished friends who helped stock The Community Market shelves this Thanksgiving holiday!
Abundance abounds— ensuring families share nourishing meals, bringing fullness to bellies and fostering a united community committed to health and well-being. 🧡💚Our gratitude extends to each and every one of YOU💚🧡
#powerofcommunity #TheCommunityMarket #tcmthecommunitymarket #thanksgiving2023 #Thanksgivingforall #feedingfamilies
💙Established in 2010, Eagle County Gives represents a collaboration of more than 50 nonprofits in Vail Valley with a shared mission to enhance the quality of life in Eagle County by fostering collaboration, boosting fundraising capabilities, and raising awareness within the non-profit sector.
💚Collectively, we aim to amplify awareness of our combined impact and have united to bolster local donations, both on Colorado Gives Day and throughout the year.
💙Supporting Eagle County Gives empowers local organizations to address fundamental human needs, preserve the landscapes you explore, and nurture the development and protection of the next generation.
💚All the causes you care about in one place— Support one, support many, please help support the organizations that support our community❣️
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