GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -The Community Food Bank of Grand Junction selected a design for their new mural on February 24. They began working on the project on March 23.
Maggie Mulcahy made the design that won, and now she has begun painting it. However, she’s not doing it alone. The food bank invited volunteers and community members to help out. “I think that food banks are a staple of the community. That is why I really wanted to have people come and paint, specifically the clients that use this space, because it’s a beautiful space on the inside. But the outside is just kind of a warehouse. So, to make this space more accessible and beautiful and a fun place to come and get the food that you need,” said Mulcahy.
The mural includes several local elements. Mulcahy specifically mentioned sphinx moths, monarch caterpillars, chokeberries, and chanterelle mushrooms. “I just wanted to celebrate anything that can be found out here,” said Mulcahy.
Seeing people come together for the project has her ecstatic about the future. “Oh, it’s so exciting. I love it. I’m really looking forward to seeing what we all get done today. Yeah, it’s just it’s such a fun atmosphere when everybody comes out for these events,” said Mulcahy.
Right now, the food bank said the estimated completion date is March 31. If you want to learn more about the selection process for the mural, click here.
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