Good Sam’s Food Pantry

08/19/2026

See you Friday! 🐾

This week we will host nine pet food pantries in Colorado! You are welcome to attend any of these distributions. Clients are able to receive pet food once out of every three months.

Tuesday, August 18th, we will be at OUR Center:
220 Collyer St, Longmont on the third Tuesday of every month from from 9-11 AM

Wednesday, August 19th, we will be at:
Weld Food Bank: 1108 H Street, Greeley on the third Wednesday of the month from 9-11 AM
Las Animas Fairgrounds in partnership with Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado: 2000 N Linden Ave, Trinidad on the Wednesday after third Tuesday of the month from 10-11:30AM for ages 60 and up, and from 11:30AM-1PM for all ages

Thursday, August 20th, we will be at:
Community Ministry of Southwest Denver: 1755 S Zuni St, Denver, 3rd Thurs of the month, 2-3:30PM
Connections 4 Life Center: 501 E Iowa Ave, Fountain (Colorado Springs) on the third Thursday of the month from 4-6 PM

Friday, August 21st, we will be at:
Tamarac Bayaud Works in partnership with Jewish Family Service of Colorado: 7525 E Hampden Ave, Denver on the third Friday of the month from 10-11:30 AM
Sharing Ministries, Inc.: 49 North 1st St, Montrose on the Friday before the fourth Saturday of every month from 10:30AM-12:30PM
Good Sam’s Food Pantry: 30 N Beech St, Cortez on the third Friday of every month from 12-2PM

Saturday, August 22nd, we will be at:
Western Slope - Food Bank of the Rockies: Clifton Christian Church, 3241 F 1/4 Road, Clifton (Grand Junction) on the fourth Saturday of the month from 9-11 AM

If you are interested in volunteering at any of these locations, please click here:
https://coloradopetpantry.duplie.com/

For our monthly open to the public pet food bank calendar, please click here:
https://www.coloradopetpantry.org/events/category/pet-food-banks/

08/04/2026

See you today, friends!

06/03/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐳⁣
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By Ann Marie Vanderveen Journal Staff Reporter⁣⁣
Wednesday, Jun 3, 2026 2:49 PM⁣⁣
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Good Sam’s Food Pantry is hosting a free squash planting and water resources workshop at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in its garden at 30 N. Beech St. in Cortez.⁣⁣
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“Every time we work in the garden, host a workshop or share its harvest with others, we reclaim this little spot in the parking lot behind the pantry for the sharing of knowledge and methods, the building of community, and remembering how to relate to the seeds and to food and to each other,” Kirbi Foster, the food pantry’s executive director, said.⁣⁣
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The workshop invites adults and kids alike to learn about companion planting via the Four Sisters Method.⁣⁣
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Workshop leader Brandon Francis, who is a Diné scientist and culture bearer, has been gardening in the Four Corners region for over a decade. His partner and their 5-year-old daughter also help lead the workshops, centering Indigenous knowledge and stories.⁣⁣
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“There (were) ways in the past that were very beneficial, and passing on that knowledge is part of what I like to do,” Francis said. “Helping people overcome those fears of trying to reconnect with their roots is part of my work.”⁣⁣
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Along the way, Francis will also discuss the history of water resources in the Four Corners, connecting historic challenges to the modern day drought afflicting Montezuma County.⁣⁣
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“The Indigenous people have undergone mega droughts, which are very similar, and have survived,” Francis said. “The strength of our ancestors is what will carry us through because they have undergone similar situations.”⁣⁣
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Foster added that the workshop will cover people’s relationship with water, assessing its changes over time and explaining how plants are able to adapt to water availability.⁣⁣
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Foster said everyone is welcome to attend. The workshop will feature crafts for kids and traditional Diné drinks and food, inviting a family-friendly atmosphere.⁣⁣
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“Anyone who wants to know how to grow squash and how to companion plant, anyone who is interested in reconnecting to their Native seeds and stories, and anyone who's maybe just feeling a little isolated and would like a welcoming space to be in with other people, they should come,” Foster said.⁣⁣
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Francis added that anyone looking for good food, plant talk, an agricultural history lesson and social and nature connections should join.⁣⁣
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Those planning to attend can register by calling 970-565-6424 or emailing [email protected]. Those interested in learning more about the free garden workshop series can follow the pantry on Facebook and Instagram or email [email protected]

06/03/2026

We still have a few spots left! To sign up: send us a DM, scan the QR code, call the pantry at 970-565-6424, email [email protected] or stop by 30 N Beech St in Cortez 💚

05/30/2026

🌱2026 FREE WORKSHOP SERIES 🌱

INDIGENOUS FOODWAYS: IN THE GARDEN with Brandon Francis, Diné scientist & culture bearer

Join us for a family-friendly squash planting class with squash-themed kids’ crafts. We’ll learn how to companion plant squash using the Four Sisters method, discuss the history of water in the Four Corners and how it shapes the plants we grow in the high desert, and enjoy traditional Diné food and drinks together!

Thursday, June 4th, from 4:30 - 6:30 PM

ALL AGES WELCOME
SAVE YOUR SPOT - CALL, EMAIL, OR STOP BY TO RSVP (970) 565-6424
[email protected]
30 N BEECH ST, CORTEZ

05/29/2026

Free summer meals for kids! ☀️🍓

05/28/2026

☀️FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS!🍓

MONTEZUMA AND DOLORES
COUNTIES
• Ages 3-18 years
• Weekly food boxes delivered to your home via mail (7 breakfasts + 7 lunches)
• Apply at app.coloradofoodcluster.com or by using the QR code
• Households must qualify based on income
• Through Colorado Food Cluster
Email [email protected]
with questions.

The application is pretty easy but please let us know if you would like assistance!

05/13/2026

UPDATE: Thanks everyone! We were able to get everything out into the community!

We have an abundance of frozen meat today! Open until 2pm
NO LIMIT ON FROZEN MEAT! 🥩

05/05/2026

Our 2026 Free Garden Program starts tomorrow 5/6/26!

Join us from 4-6pm for the seed & plant share, free food & drinks, and a class featuring Brandon Francis and his blue corn seeds.

All ages welcome

Send us a message, comment here or call 970-565-6424 to save your spot!