PROJECTS
MUTUAL AID
WEEKLY DISTRO
Every Tuesday, Mutual Aid volunteers transform a couple of thousand square feet of space into what feels like a farmers market but with free services, including a choice pantry with fresh produce, frozen meats, shelf-stable foods, and grocery rescue. Our new location, the Homeward Bound/United Way Resource Center, is a community-centered, collaborative project right in the heart of downtown Grand Junction, Colorado.
The Distro requires around 30 volunteer staff each week. We are always looking for passionate individuals who want to get involved with the Mutual Aid community.
Weekly DISTRO
On-Site Resources
EVERY TUESDAY​
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Free community choice food pantry
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Hygiene essentials & period products
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Sack lunches, hot beverages & hydration station
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Resource navigation & advocacy
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Haircuts and barber services
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Dog & cat vaccinations – by Barkley’s Hope
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Dog & cat food/supplies – in partnership with CO Pet Pantry & Roice-Hurst Humane Society
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Tax Education
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DISTRO Additional
Resources & Advocacy Partners
1ST TUESDAY 10:30-12pm
LEAP navigation. 10:30-12:30pm (Nov 1st – April 30th).
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2ND TUESDAY 10:30-12pm
211 Western Colorado for health & human services referrals & resource navigation.
3RD TUESDAY 10:30-12:30pm
Grand Valley Connects with community navigators that help with applications & support through the enrollment process of various programs & Mesa County Public Health. LEAP navigation. 10:30-12:30pm (Nov 1st – April 30th).
4TH TUESDAY 10:30-12pm
211 Western Colorado for health & human services referrals & resource navigation. Mesa County Public Health: Nurse-Family Partnership, WIC, SNAP, public clinic resources.
LAST TUEDSDAY OF THE MONTH 10:30-12:30pm
Veteran Affairs HUD-VASH.
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SEASONAL
Tax credit outreach & education (starts in February/weekly). Voter engagement & registration (starts in August/weekly). Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP applications open Nov 1st – April 30th).
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