Think Radio

Think Radio is a weekly production of the https://www.gunnisontimes.com, featuring interviews with newsmakers and culture makers in the Gunnison Valley of central Colorado.

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Think Radio is a weekly production of the Gunnison Country Times, featuring interviews with newsmakers and culture makers in the Gunnison Valley of central Colorado.
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Think Radio — Jodi Payne
Wednesday, 12 March, 2025

In this episode, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Jodi Payne, executive director of the Gunnison Country Food Pantry. She discussed her journey from volunteering in a shelter in Marquette, Michigan, to leading the food pantry in Gunnison. The pantry recovered over 200,000 pounds of food in 2023, with 60% sourced locally. They have 230 volunteers, including 125 regulars, and aim to supplement $150,000 in food purchases with local producers. The pantry also offers programs like the Gunny Pack for weekend meals for children, healthy snacks for schools, and a fresh mobile pantry. Payne emphasized the importance of addressing social determinants of health and community collaboration to combat food insecurity effectively.