Teller Elementary School

Teller Pantry Friends - End of Year updates

05/31/24, 6:32 AM

School's (Almost) Out for Summer 🎶🎵

It has been an incredible year for Teller Pantry Friends. With only 4 days left this school year, we will have modified hours, as follows:

• Fri, May 31 - 7:30-9:30 am and 1:30-3:30 pm
• Mon, Jun 3 - 2:40-4:00 pm
• Tue, Jun 4 - 2:40-4:00 pm
• Wed, Jun 5 - 7:30 am-12:00 pm

With the end of the school year, the pantry be closed after Wednesday. But we do have some fantastic news to share...

WE WILL HAVE SUMMER HOURS beginning Friday, June 14th!!

The pantry will be open weekly on Friday at 9:00 am-12:00 pm for any Teller family that wants to utilize it! Summer hours will occur from June 14th through August 16th, with the exception of July 5th.

Please check our website each week before visiting, to make sure there has not been a change to the schedule. This is our first go at keeping the pantry open outside of the school year and we know that family schedules change during the summer. We may not have the manpower on occasion, and we will update our website as timely as possible to ensure changes are communicated with as much advance notice as possible.

We are looking for volunteers to ensure a successful summer of pantry access. We will need help picking up produce from partner programs, working in the pantry, and helping reduce food waste by spreading the love. Please check out the sign up for opportunities - Summer Pantry volunteer opportunities

Partner opportunity - Grow Local Colorado. Grow Local Colorado provides us with freshly picked, hyperlocal produce. We are starting our second grow season with them and are very excited! They are holding a fundraising event on June 22nd, described as "A celebration in support of local gardens and global chefs in a urban farmette". Please consider learning more about GLC and supporting their work. Event info can be found HERE.

Last, but not least, as we are embarking on yet another new and amazing opportunity, we are excited and a little nervous. Being open during the summer will bring additional as well as new costs we haven't had before. We are up to the challenge! We know how to stretch our limited funds and ensure the pantry is stocked for all Teller families to visit and take what they choose. However, we would be grateful if you would consider a donation in support of our efforts and to ensure the continued success of Teller Pantry Friends!