Each Fight Hunger Bag purchased at the 24 Road Location Between February and March Will Directly Support CMU’s Pantry
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Colorado Mesa University’s Food Pantry has been selected as a beneficiary of City Market’s Fight Hunger Bag program, a community-focused initiative that supports local hunger relief efforts.
Throughout February and March 2026, the Pantry will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold at the 24 Road City Market location. Proceeds from the program will directly support food access for CMU students experiencing food insecurity.
“All proceeds raised for The Pantry are reinvested directly back into supporting our students. Increased community support like this allows us to serve more students and expand access to nutritious food,” said Isabel Manzanares, executive assistant to the senior vice president for Student Services.
The Pantry has experienced significant growth since opening its first location on the main campus in 2022. Today, the Pantry operates five locations across CMU’s campuses, including three on the main campus, one at CMU Tech and one at the Montrose campus.
At Colorado Mesa University, every student has access to the resources they need, starting with the basics like food. Through The Pantry at CMU, students are provided free access to snacks, grab-and-go meals, take-home pantry staples and even daily necessities. With three locations on CMU’s main campus, and a location at CMU Tech and the Montrose Campus, students have what they need on hand in an easy, accessible and free way.
Faculty, staff, students and community members interested in food or monetary donations can email [email protected] for more information on how to get involved.
Need food from the Pantry? Stop by a nearby location!
Main Campus- Lowell Heiny Hall 141, near IRIS
- Tomlinson Library, near IT
- Hamilton Rec Center, near Juice Junction
- Kayenta Hall, Student Services office
- Branscome Center