Food Assistance on the Western Slope

Food banks, pantries, meal programs, and grocery help across Mesa, Montrose, and Garfield counties. 23 organizations listed. Information verified March 2026 — call ahead to confirm.

Mesa County

• Barkley’s Hope
  Low-cost and free pet vaccination clinics, Pet food assistance, Basic pet care supplies
  970-256-4001 · Grand Junction
• Clifton Christian Church Food Bank
  Food pantry, Emergency food boxes, Nonperishable groceries
  (970) 434-7392 ext. 2 · Clifton
• Community Food Bank of Grand Junction
  No-barrier food pantry, Emergency food boxes, Drive-up and walk-up food distribution
  (970) 640-0336 · Grand Junction
• Food Bank of the Rockies – Western Slope Etkin Family Distribution Center
  Food distribution to partner pantries, Mobile food pantries, Nutrition support
  970-464-1138 · Grand Junction
• GJ SWAP (Grand Junction Mutual Aid / Swap)
  Mutual aid food distributions, Clothing and gear swap, Direct support for houseless neighbors
  Grand Junction
• Grand Valley Adventist Community Service Center
  Emergency food boxes, Clothing assistance, Household goods
  970-242-2277 · Grand Junction
• Grand Valley Catholic Outreach
  Day center services, Soup kitchen, Food pantry
  970-241-3658 · Grand Junction
• Kids Aid – The Backpack Program
  Weekend food bags for students, Summer food distribution, Pop-up food stops
  970-712-2847 · Grand Junction
• La Plaza (Palisade)
  Resource navigation for migrant and immigrant families, Education programs, Seasonal food pantry
  Palisade
• Meals on Wheels of Mesa County
  Home-delivered meals, Congregate meals, Wellness and safety checks
  970-298-9844 · Grand Junction
• Mesa County WIC – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
  Healthy food benefits, Nutrition education, Breastfeeding support
  970-248-6914 · Grand Junction
• Mutual Aid Partners
  Mutual aid food distributions, Home-delivered food boxes, Harm reduction supplies (e.g.
  970-316-2019 · Grand Junction
• Sara’s Pantry – Junction Community Church
  Monthly food distribution, Free food boxes, Partnership-based supplemental food support
  970-243-0757 · Grand Junction
• Solidarity Not Charity (Grand Junction mutual aid sector)
  Mutual aid food distributions, Harm reduction supplies (porta potties, handwashing stations
  Grand Junction
• The Salvation Army – Grand Junction Corps
  Food box distribution, Hot meals and food pantries, Emergency financial assistance (when available)
  970-242-7513 · Grand Junction

Montrose County

• Shepherd’s Hand – Food Pantry (Montrose)
  Food pantry, Emergency food boxes, Volunteer opportunities
  Montrose
• Valley Food Partnership
  Local food system coordination, Montrose Farmers’ Market program, Double Up Food Bucks (SNAP fruit and veggie match)
  970-765-3135 · Montrose

National

• Little Free Pantry (national movement)
  Mini-pantries with free food and personal care items, Neighbor-to-neighbor food sharing, Local micro food pantries
  National

Regional

• Western Colorado 2-1-1
  2-1-1 helpline, Information and referral to health and human services, Online resource directory
  (970) 244-8400 · Western Colorado

San Miguel County

• Tri-County Health Network
  Health insurance enrollment assistance (Medicaid, CHP+, marketplace)
  970-708-7096 · Telluride

Statewide

• Colorado Pet Pantry
  Pet food pantry distribution, Mobile pet food banks, Emergency pet food support
  Statewide
• Food Bank of the Rockies – Find Food Tool
  Online food finder, Search for pantries and mobile distributions, Information on hours and requirements for local food sites
  Statewide
• Hunger Free Colorado – Food Resource Hotline
  Statewide food resource hotline, SNAP application assistance, Referrals to local food pantries and meal sites
  855-855-4626 · Statewide