Who We Are and What We Do
Harvest for Hunger of Colorado, located in Snowmass Village, is a charitable foundation dedicated to reducing food waste in the Roaring Fork Valley and helping those in need. Founded by ski bums, we realized there was a disconnect between the fortunate and the less fortunate. Many families struggle with wage disparity and a high cost of living.
It is our goal to feed the families in need with a two prong approach. First, to build partnerships with food retailers and grocery stores of the Roaring Fork Valley and rescue unused food. Second, every year thousands of families visit the Roaring Fork Valley on vacation leaving unused food behind. These families, upon departure, would give us a call and we would rescue any unused food. Finally, with our partnerships in the area we would distribute to those in need.
With the dedication of our volunteers, staff members, and partners, we strive to improve the lives of everyone who needs help within the community.
What We Do
Collection
From Local Food Retailers and Families
Harvest for Hunger collects from Grocery Stores and Food Retailers at least two times a week encompassing the entire Roaring Fork Valley from Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and El Jebel, up to Snowmass Village and Aspen. We also rescue food on demand from visiting Families.
Our Rescue Partners
Who We Collect From
Harvest for Hunger is very lucky to have so many local grocers, hotels, restaurants, ski resorts, and individuals willing to donate. These include City Market, Clarks Market, Roxy's Market, Limelight Hotels, The Little Nell, Louis Swiss Bakery, Kum & Go Gas Stations, and Individual donations.
What We Do
Delivery
To Our Community
The main goal of Harvest for Hunger is feeding our community. This is an issue that touches many lives in the Roaring Fork Valley. Through our distribution partners we are able to reach those in need and keep our community fed.
Our Community Partners
How Our Food is Distributed
Harvest for Hunger distributes food to our local partners who distribute it to our local communities. We distribute to the Crown Mountain Park Mobile Food Pantry on Tuesdays, Buttermilk Mobile Food Pantry on Wednesdays, and the Foodbank of the Rockies on Thursdays. As well as the pantry at the Mid-Valley Family Practice.
Harvest for Hunger started our route on January 26, 2021 picking up one day a week on Tuesdays and delivering directly to the mobile food pantry. From there we have grown to pickups two days a week and now rescue food from 6 grocery stores, three hotels, and two gas stations. Every week that we prevent food from getting thrown away or wasted is a great week and a move in the right direction.
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“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”
-Mark Twain
Our team of givers is dedicated to continuing and expanding our charitable mission. We are a family of creative minds, qualified volunteers, and diverse professionals who focus our different skills and expertise on a singular goal of serving the needs of the needy in the Roaring Fork Valley. Read more about our individual team members below.
Gray Warr
Board of Directors
Executive Director
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Harvest for Hunger, Gray Warr is excited to grow this startup and make real change in the community. Prior to Harvest for Hunger, Gray traveled all over the United States working for FEMA as a Hazard Mitigation Specialist responding directly after a disaster and helping those in need.
Matt Hooks
Board of Directors
With a keen belief in the power of charity and volunteer work, Matt is committed to changing the world. There really couldn’t be a more dedicated Director, and we’re so happy to have Matt Hooks as part of the Harvest for Hunger team.
Susan Mishmash
Board of Directors
Director of Finance
Susan Mishmash has been a truly valued member of the Harvest for Hunger of Colorado family since 2020. Susan initiates, organizes, and promotes new programs for our staff, members, and volunteers.
Pete Pelinski
Board of Directors
Personable and detail-oriented, Pete Pelinski is beloved by both our donors and our program managers. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful person on our staff.
Mark Severson
Board of Directors
With a keen belief in the power of charity and volunteer work, Mark Severson is committed to changing the world. There really couldn’t be a more dedicated Director, and we’re so happy to have Mark as part of the Harvest for Hunger team.