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Meet Our Team Serving Mesa County with Compassion Standing with our neighbors for 30 years to ensure no table in our community goes empty. Food Bank vs Pantry man laughing with customer by red car
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Driven by Compassion, Grounded in Our Community

At Clifton Christian Church (CCC) Food Bank, our mission is simple: to alleviate hunger and provide hope for our neighbors. We believe that everyone should have access to nutritious food and basic supplies, and we are dedicated to making that a reality for every child, adult, and senior across Mesa County.

Our Mission Statement

Clifton Christian Church Food Bank provides nutritious food to individuals and families in need, demonstrating love, compassion, and respect. Through every act of service, we share the love of Christ so that each person knows they are valued, loved, and created with a God-given purpose.

Our Vision Statement

Clifton Christian Church Food Bank will continue to expand its outreach and faithfully serve those in need throughout the East End of the Valley and beyond. We aspire to increase our impact, strengthen our reputation and community recognition, and build a stable, sustainable organization known for excellence, compassion, and Christ-centered service.

Nearly 30 Years of Neighbors Helping Neighbors

From a Local Outreach to a Community Safety Net

Founded in 1998, CCC Food Bank began with a simple, powerful vision: bringing together the resources and goodwill of church members to help our neighbors facing food insecurity. As the need for food assistance continued to grow, we knew the food pantry needed to evolve to better serve those who rely on us. We determined that transitioning away as a ministry of Clifton Christian Church and into our own, registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2020 would be beneficial to everyone. This change strengthened our ability to adapt, overcome organizational challenges, expand capacity, and meet the rising needs of our community.

Evidence of that growth both before and after our transition to a registered non-profit is hard to ignore: we went from serving 4,000 individuals in 2012 to serving approximately 64,000 individuals in 2025, an increase of 1,500 percent. That growth underscores the tremendous need in our community.

The pantry administration has also grown in capacity, moving from volunteer-only positions to two full-time staff members and one part-time paid position. During that time, our budget has grown from approximately $40,000 to $400,000, allowing us to expand our reach and serve the community more effectively.

What started as a small neighborhood pantry has grown into one of Mesa County’s most reliable food distribution hubs, handing out more than 1 million pounds of food annually and serving thousands of households each year. While our operations have expanded, our core promise remains the same: welcoming everyone who walks through our doors with kindness, support, and respect.

Today, we are one of the few food banks in the Grand Junction area open 52 weeks a year, providing consistent support to families, neighbors, and individuals when they need it most.

paper bags filled with bread and fruit bowls at food pantry

Understanding How We Work

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Food Bank vs. Food Pantry: What’s the Difference?

It’s common to hear these terms used interchangeably (even in our own name!) but understanding how the two entities work together is important in understanding how they function in the community:

The Food Bank (The Wholesaler)

A regional organization, like Food Bank of the Rockies, acts as a massive warehouse that collects, stores, and distributes bulk food. Much like a grocery store, this food must be purchased by the local food pantries that hand out food to the community.

The Food Pantry (That’s Us!)

We are the direct service point for our community. We purchase food from regional food banks, like Food Bank of the Rockies, at wholesale prices and distribute it directly to local families in need.

Because we buy in bulk, monetary donations made to our pantry stretch significantly farther than buying retail groceries at a store, but we must still purchase the food we distribute to our neighbors.

Powered by Our People

Our strength lies in the incredible individuals of staff and volunteers alike who show up every day—rain, snow, or shine—to keep our shelves stocked and our distributions running smoothly.

Leadership & Board

Guided by integrity and a strong sense of community stewardship.

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Our Volunteer Family

The hands and feet of our mission, serving with passion and energy every week.

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Together, We Can End Hunger in Mesa County

Whether you are seeking support during a difficult time, looking for a meaningful place to volunteer, or choosing to invest financial resources in your community, you have a place here.

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