Community organizations to compete in Thanksgiving food drive
Mountain Parks Electric/Courtesy photo
Families and individuals in need rely on the Mountain Family Center food pantries – especially during holidays like Thanksgiving. To help keep the food pantry well stocked during this time, the Grand County Sheriff’s Office, Grand County EMS, Grand County government, Middle Park Health and Mountain Parks Electric are stepping in.
These organizations are participating in a friendly competition to see which one can gather the most donations in time for Thanksgiving. The public is encouraged to support this mission by dropping off non-perishable food items to one of their offices. The food drive lasts from Oct. 13 through Nov. 14.
“We are thankful for a community that cares about one another and every donation is greatly appreciated,” the sheriff’s office stated.
Suggested donation items for Thanksgiving meal bags include: canned yams/sweet potatoes, canned corn, canned green beans, canned cream of mushroom soup, canned cranberries (whole or sauce), canned pie filing, stuffing (bags or boxes), mashed potatoes (boxes or pouches), fried onions, gravy (packets or jars), marshmallows, and cake or brownie mix.
Winners of the food drive competition earn the coveted “Golden Turkey Trophy.” In 2024, Mountain Parks Electric won the trophy.
About Mountain Family Center
Mountain Family, based in Granby, offers many resources to those struggling financially in Grand County. Their main services include food pantries located in Kremmling and Granby, as well as a pantry inside Changes Thrift store in Fraser and a “good neighbor” pantry in Walden. They also offer housing assistance, senior services, family development and more.
Each year, Mountain Family provides Thanksgiving meal assistance to around 400 families in Grand and Jackson Counties. In 2024, 367 families (972 individuals) received this assistance in time for the holiday.
Also in 2024, the nonprofit counted 13,446 visits to its food pantries. This year through September, there have been 11,556 visits.
Learn more about Mountain Family’s food pantries and read the full list of requested items needed year-round at: MountainFamilyCenter.org/About/Hunger-Relief-Programs.
Grand County Sheriff’s Office: 670 Springs St., Hot Sulphur Springs
Grand County Emergency Medical Services: 81 W. Agate Ave., Granby
Grand County Government: 308 Byers Ave., Hot Sulphur Springs
Mountain Parks Electric: 321 W. Agate Ave., Granby
Middle Park Health – Granby Campus: 1000 Granby Park Drive South
Middle Park Health – Kremmling Campus: 214 South 4th St.
Middle Park Health – Kremmling Wellness Center: 109 South 9th St.
Middle Park Health – Fraser Campus: 31 Telemark Drive
Middle Park Health – Grand Lake Clinic: 301 Marina Drive
Middle Park Health – Winter Park Clinic: 47 Cooper Creek Way, Winter Park
Middle Park Health – Fraser Rehabilitation: 45 County Road 804, Suite 140
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