You already know that the benefits of eating locally-grown, nutrient-dense food are far-reaching. When you donate, you make an impact on the developing brains and bodies of local kids, the wellbeing of families, and the health of our rivers and mountains.
"Helping get the most beautiful, locally-grown, organic food to a community so excited to have it is wonderful. I also love supporting an organization doing such incredible work with my time and energy." - Sue W., regular volunteer
"I have a hard time budgeting on Social Security and the fresh food donations to me from the garden was a big help with my grocery bill." Elaine C., Backyard Harvest recipient
"I am so excited to incorporate the school garden into my curriculum! We took a tour of the garden on the first week of school and I was so energized by the excitement and conversation the garden created. Just last week, I watched a student that struggles in the classroom excel during our first lesson outside. It was a joy to see this student become the leader and the one with the knowledge that other students admired." - Renne B., secondary science teacher
The mission of Mountain Roots Food Project is to cultivate a resilient and equitable food system in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado by enhancing healthy connections between food, earth, and community. We foster knowledge, teach skills, and provide opportunities that ensure access to affordable, nutritious food that is regionally based and sustainably produced.
Mountain Roots is a community-driven grass roots food systems initiative that started in 2010. We have grown rapidly in response to enthusiastic support from our community, built strong partnerships, and are considered the leading local food /sustainable agriculture initiative in Gunnison County. The programs and activities of Mountain Roots promote the holistic role that food plays in creating a healthy society on both a community and individual level, including: building community; developing capacity; enhancing individual, community and environmental health; supporting cultural integration and educational growth; fostering social justice; raising awareness and illustrating the community benefits of the growing, harvesting, preparation and serving of food. In pursuing these activities, Mountain Roots will impact on the public's understanding of the value of sustainable agriculture, community food systems, and their part in sustaining community.We now manage six community gardens throughout Gunnison County, run a district-wide Farm to School program serving 2,000 Pre-K through college youth. From our 2014 Community Food Assessment, we designed several programs that are targeted access strategies for low-income and food insecure residents, including Backyard Harvest, Cooking Matters, and SNAP+. In 2016, we launched a Multi-Farmer CSA, which provides markets for new and emerging farmers in the valley and brings fresh local food into 80 households each year.
Organization name
Mountain Roots Food Project
2011
Tax id (EIN)
45-3815587
Category
Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
107 E. Georgia Ave, 3BMailing
PO Box 323Other
47068 E Hwy 50Gunnison County, CO, US