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.

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 Carbondale up to Snowmass Village and Aspen.  We also rescue food on demand from visiting Families.

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.

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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Help Us Make a Difference

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

Personable and detail-oriented, Gray Warr is beloved by both our donors and our Board of Directors. 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.

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.