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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.
🎉¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 🎉
En Eagle Valley Community Foundation, estamos orgullosos de que nuestros programas, incluyendo Elevar, MIRA y el Community Market, estén dirigidos por líderes hispanos inspiradores que están profundamente conectados con nuestra comunidad. Desde apoyar a los emprendedores locales a través de Elevar hasta proporcionar recursos y seguridad alimentaria, celebramos la diversidad, fortaleza y contribuciones de nuestros vecinos hispanos.
Gracias a todos nuestros líderes, voluntarios y socios por construir una comunidad más inclusiva y resiliente cada día.
#MesDeLaHerenciaHispana #EVCF #Elevar #LíderesComunitarios #Inclusión #CelebrarLaDiversidad
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🎉 Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉
At Eagle Valley Community Foundation, we are proud to have our programs, including Elevar, MIRA, and The Community Market, led by inspiring Hispanic leaders who are deeply connected to our community. From supporting local entrepreneurs through Elevar to providing resources and food security, we celebrate the diversity, strength, and contributions of our Hispanic neighbors.
Thank you to all of our leaders, volunteers, and partners for building a more inclusive and resilient community every day.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #EVCF #Elevar #CommunityLeaders #Inclusivity #CelebrateDiversity
🏵 Eagle Valley Community Foundation together with our programs The Community Market, MIRA, and Elevar, proudly participated in Fiesta Americas to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. And what a celebration!
🎉 Our involvement underscores our commitment to celebrating and supporting Latin American culture while uplifting our local community. Let us continue highlight the importance of cultural connection while providing valuable resources and opportunities that empower and enrich the lives of our Latin American neighbors. Here’s to embracing heritage, building community, and celebrating together!
Read more Vail Daily coverage @vaildaily:
https://www.vaildaily.com/news/fiesta-americas-eagle-county/
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🏵 La Fundación Comunitaria Eagle Valley junto con nuestros programas El Mercado Comunitario, MIRA, y Elevar, participaron orgullosamente en Fiesta Américas para dar inicio al Mes de la Herencia Hispana. ¡Y qué celebración!
🎉 Nuestra participación subraya nuestro compromiso de celebrar y apoyar la cultura latinoamericana mientras que elevamos nuestra comunidad local. Continuemos resaltando la importancia de la conexión cultural al tiempo que proporcionamos recursos y oportunidades valiosos que empoderan y enriquecen las vidas de nuestros vecinos latinoamericanos. ¡Aquí está para abrazar el patrimonio, construir comunidad y celebrar juntos!
@eaglevalleycf @miramobileresource @tcmthecommunitymarket
#HispanicHeritageMonth #FiestaAmericas #CulturalEngagement #CommunitySupport #evcf #MIRA #TCM #Elevar #elevateyourstyle
🏵 Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, is a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the rich cultural heritage, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
🏵 For organizations like EVCF, this period serves as a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how our programs and services support and uplift local community members, especially those from Hispanic backgrounds.
🏵 Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a time of celebration; it’s an opportunity for EVCF to highlight and reinforce its commitment to serving the Hispanic community. Through The Community Market, MIRA, and Elevar, the Foundation not only provides essential services but also actively participates in honoring and supporting the cultural heritage and contributions of Hispanic individuals. This month serves as a reminder of the shared values of community, support, and respect that drive our mission and enrich the lives of those it serves.
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🏵 El Mes de la Herencia Hispana, observado del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, es un tiempo dedicado a reconocer y celebrar la rica herencia cultural, historia y contribuciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas.
🏵 Para organizaciones como EVCF, este período sirve como una oportunidad significativa para reflexionar sobre cómo nuestros programas y servicios apoyan y elevan a los miembros de la comunidad local, especialmente aquellos de origen hispano.
🏵 El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es más que un momento de celebración; es una oportunidad para que EVCF resalte y refuerce su compromiso de servir a la comunidad hispana. A través del Mercado Comunitario, MIRA y Elevar, la Fundación no solo proporciona servicios esenciales, sino que también participa activamente en honrar y apoyar el patrimonio cultural y las contribuciones de los individuos hispanos. This month serves as a reminder of the shared values of community, support, and respect that drive our mission and enrich the lives of those it serves.
✴️ Hunger Action Month continues... Another opportunity to TAKE ACTION!
🛒 EAGLE - AVON - VAIL City Market Food Drives
Donate items at these select stores on Saturday September 28, from 10am-3pm to help stock the shelves of The Community Market to nourish locals experiencing food insecurity.
#HungerActionMonth #FoodDrive #CityMarket #CityMarketEagle #CityMarketVail #CityMarketAvon #HighNeedItems #TCM #EVCF @tcmthecommunitymarket
✴️ El Mes de Acción contra el Hambre continúa... ¡Otra oportunidad para TOMAR ACCIÓN!
🛒EAGLE - AVON - VAIL City Market Campañas de recolección de alimentos
Dona artículos en estas tiendas selectas el sábado 28 de septiembre, de 10 a.m. a 3 p.m. para ayudar a abastecer los estantes de The Community Market para nutrir a los lugareños que experimentan inseguridad alimentaria.
