Serving Our Seniors with Dignity: A Look at Our Local Senior Meal Program

The Community Market (TCM) is at the forefront of the fight against food insecurity, serving Eagle County through its two storefronts in Gypsum and Edwards, along with mobile markets that bring fresh food to more remote areas in the county. Prior to the pandemic, TCM served 1,100 people every week. Now TCM serves over 4,000 individuals weekly, with visits up 15% in 2025. This increase in demand highlights the escalating need and ongoing challenge of food insecurity in our community. 

Yet, TCM’s impact extends well beyond the market doors. In partnership with 4 Eagle Ranch Foundation, TCM’s Senior Care Program nourishes some of the most vulnerable members of our community: seniors. Each week, 4 Eagle Ranch Foundation prepares up to 50 healthy lunches, along with fresh produce and protein from TCM for up to 24 seniors. Volunteers deliver groceries and meals from Minturn to Gypsum, and when possible, share lunch together to build community and connection. 

This partnership is about more than just food; it’s about fostering care, dignity, and connection. By working together, TCM and 4 Eagle Ranch Foundation help ensure that seniors across Eagle County not only have consistent access to nutritious meals but also feel seen, supported, and valued.

At The Community Market, we believe that no one should have to choose between food and other basic needs — and thanks to partnerships like this, we’re making strides to ensure no one has to.

Learn more about getting involved with programs like this here.