Frequently Asked Questions
Open Businesses
See the list of businesses that remain open. This document is being updated by the CB/Mt CB Chamber of Commerce, the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce, and GCEA. Please complete this form if you need to add or update your information.
General Relief Resources
FOOD
| Gunnison Country Food Pantry • For food pickup, visit the website or call 970-641-4156. To arrange food delivery, pleast call 970-641-7959. |
| Gunnison Food Pantry/ Oh Be Joyful Church in Crested Butte • Emergency food will be available for those in need at Oh Be Joyful Church on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. |
| Mountain Roots Food Project • Family Supper Program: healthy, nutritious meals provided on Tuesdays and Fridays. Must sign up on website. |
| Meals for Kids • Free meals for kids 18 and under are provided by the Gunnison School District. Free sack breakfast and sack lunch available for pickup at Crested Butte Community School and Gunnison Community School, Monday through Friday, 8-9 a.m. For more information, contact Kristen Osborn at kosborn@gunnisonschools.net or 970-641-7714. |
| Hot Meals from Marchitelli’s • Pre-made heat and serve dinners for anyone in need each Tuesday at The Noodle between 4 and 6 pm. |
| Free Food from Secret Stash/Bonez • Generous donors are making food available nearly every day at 4:30 p.m. outside the Secret Stash. Special pop-up farmer’s markets on weekends are also planned. For up-to-date information, friend Kyleena Falzone on Facebook or follow the Secret Stash page. If you need food delivered or cannot show up at the restaurant for some reason, please message Kyleena through Facebook. |
| Gunnison County Health and Human Services • SNAP Benefits for Income-Qualified Community Members. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutritional Assitance Program. |
| Young at Heart Meals for Senior Citizens • Full lunch is available for seniors M, W, F for pick-up or delivery. Please order in advance by calling 970-641-8272 and leaving your name, phone number, date you would like a meal and how many meals you’re requesting. OR, call 970-641-2107 before 9 a.m. on the day you would like a meal. |
| Mountain Mondays • A free meal is provided for those in need every Monday at 3 p.m. at Treasury Liquors in Mt. Crested Butte. Everyone is welcome, not just mountain residents. The meal is provided by The Avalanche Bar & Grill and The Store & Deli. If you have questions or need a meal delivered, please contact Tracy at treasuryliquors@gmail.com. |
MENTAL HEALTH
| Lunchtime Talks with Counseling Collaborative of Gunnison/Crested Butte • Join your team of local mental health professionals and addiction counselors from our very own Gunnison Valley, for a FREE hour of social support MWF from 12-1 pm. |
| The Center for Mental Health • Free 24-hour talk line: 970-252-6220 |
| Gunnison Valley Health • Connect with a peer support specialist who personally experienced a mental health crisis: 970-596-8182 |
| National Child Traumatic Stress Network • Resources to help families cope with COVID-19. |
| Colorado Crisis Center • You don’t have to go through it alone! Call 1-844-493-TALK(8255) or text TALK to 38255 |
| Gunnison Valley Calendar • There are a number of virtual events taking place in the Gunnison Valley. Visit gunnisonvalleycalendar.com for a complete list to find ways to socialize from a distance. |
MONEY
| Economic Impact Payment from the Feds for Non-Filers • If you have not filed taxes for the last two years because you were not in the workforce or your income was too low, check here to see if you need to register with the IRS to receive your emergency direct cash payment. |
| Gunnison County Health and Human Services • Community Service block Grant (CSBG) emergency assistance for vulnerable low-income families, seniors, disabled who are experience a crisis. |
| Oh Be Joyful Church Community Care • If you or someone you know is facing difficulty paying for groceries, covering their rent/mortgage, or having other financial difficulty in the face of recent events, please reach out to the OBJ Community Care Team by email. |
| All Saints in the Mountains Episcopal Church Crested Butte • COVID-19 Assistance Fund |
| Local Love GoFundMe • Donations will be collected to gather supplies for those in need in our community. |
RENT
| Gunnison Valley Regional Housing Authority • Information for the work force, small business owners, landlords, and tenants. |
| Gunnison County Health and Human Services • You can apply for a grant through Gunnison County Health and Human Services to help cover up to $900 of your housing costs. Call DHHS at 970-641-3244 for more information on how to apply |
UTILITIES
| Gunnison County Electric Association • Members will not be disconnected, no late fees will be applied until further notice; payment plans available |
| Energy Outreach Colorado • You can apply for assitance with utility bills through this site or by contacting our County’s Health & Human Services department at 970-641-3244. |
| Gunnison County Health and Human Services • Energy-assistance for low-income households or those in an emergency situation. |
| City of Gunnison • Pay what you can toward your bill. The City is currently waiving late fees and will not disconnect your electricity or water. For financial assistance, contact Health & Human Services at 970-641-3244. |
UNEMPLOYMENT
| Colorado Department of Labor – Unemployment • COVID-19 specific details for workers. Information about unemployment insurance benefits. File a Claim. |
| File a Claim for Unemployment • If you work for a ski resort or other employer that closed or reduced your hours to help stop the spread of COVID-19, you can file or reopen an unemployment claim |
| Colorado Restaurant Association Angel Fund • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Policies and Protocols • Angel Relief Fund grants focused on restaurant, food & beverage, and service hospitality workers. |
| Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay “Colorado HELP” Rules • Temporarily requires employers in certain industries to provide a small amount of paid sick leave to employees with flu-like symptoms who are being tested for coronavirus COVID-19 or, as of March 26, 2020, employees who are under instructions from a health care provider to quarantine or isolate due to a risk of having COVID-19. |
| Executive Order • Limiting Evictions, Forclosures, and Public Utility Disconnections and Expediting Unemployment Insurance Claims Processing to Provide Relief to Colordans Affected by COVID-19 |
| Colorado PEAK Assistance Programs • Assistance Programs including TANF and LEAP |
| Connect for Health Colorado Financial Help • Colorados Official Health Insurance Marketplace Financial Help |
| Restaurant Workers Community Foundation |
| US Department of Labor |
| H.R.6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act |
| Families and Medical Leave Act |
| Bartender Emergency Assistance Program |
| One Fair Wage – emergency Coronavirus Tipped and Service Worker Support Fund |
| Benefits.gov |
| Federal Housing Administration |
| Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac |
| Fact Sheet: Unemployment Insurance Provisions in the CARES Act |
| Economic Impact Payments |
SENIOR CITIZENS
| City Market Senior Shopping • M, W, F from 7-8 a.m. for anyone age 60+. |
| City Market Pharmacy • M,W, F will open at 8 a.m. for seniors to access at the end of the special shopping hour. |
| Clark’s Market Senior Shopping • 8-9 a.m. every day for anyone age 60+ |
| Safeway Senior Shopping • Tuesday and Thursday 7-9 a.m. is reserved for the elderly, immuno-compromised, pregnant, and others with health conditions |
| Young at Heart Meals • Full lunch is available for seniors M, W, F for pick-up or delivery. Please order in advance by calling 970-641-8272 and leaving your name, phone number, date you would like a meal and how many meals you’re requesting. OR, call 970-641-2107 before 9 a.m. on the day you would like a meal. |
| Delivery Assistance Hotline • Call 970-641-7959 if you need groceries or prescriptions delivered to your home. Deliveries are available throughout the Valley 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. |
IMMIGRANTS
| Hispanic Affairs Project • HAP has established the “Western Colorado Immigrant Relief Fund” to support undocumented families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please donate below to support our efforts! |
| Center for Adult and Family Education – Gunnison Library District • |
| Gunnison County Multicultural Resource Office • Multicultural Resources provides access to healthcare through multilingual Health Navigation services. As a part of Public Health, Interpretation and Translation services are provided to clients on an as needed basis. |
| Emigrantes unidos |
VIOLENCE
| Project Hope of Gunnison Valley • Offering a 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 970-275-1193. Staff can be reached Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm at 970-641-2712. If you need to get in touch with an advocate immediately, but you’re not able to physically talk on the phone, you can text the crisis line 970-275-1193, send an email to info@hope4gv.org, and/or send a private message to the Project Hope Facebook or Instagram pages. |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline • The NDVH provides a lot of resources and a hotline for help: 1-800-799-7233 |
PETS
Local Pet Owners in Need Fund • Local business owner and pet lover, Meg Burns, has started a fundraiser for those with pets who are in need of financial assistance during this crisis.