Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2018 News Release: 130 Montana organizations and leaders urge Congressional Leaders to Protect Food Assistance in the Farm Bill More than 130 organizations and leaders from across Montana, including food pantries, healthcare associations, disability advocates, faith leaders, farmers, local food advocates,… more
While all of you were participating in the national call-in day on September 13th, I was fortunate to be in Washington D.C., along with more than 40 advocates from food banks across the country. I was grateful to have Kathi, the Director of the West Yellowstone Food Bank, with me… more
You are invited to a Craft & Clothing Supply Giveaway We just helped a friend clean out a warehouse and now have a ton of stuff (literally the size of a warehouse) that we would rather not see added into the landfill. Just in time for Halloween, this stuff… more
2017 Census Poverty Data Release: Montana Continues to Lower Rates Economic security for most Montanans continued to improve in 2017, according to data released through the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Last year, over 127,000 Montanans (12.5%) and over 32,000 Montana kids (14.7%) lived below the poverty line, which is… more
First Crow Indian Baptist Church will host Montana Food Bank Network’s Mobile Food Pantry to distribute FREE non-perishable foods and perishable foods (as available). 2 more stops have now been added to this trip Shepherd: Date: August 28, 2018 Time: 12:30PM-1:30PM Location: 5515 Carey Ave Shepherd, MT and Harlowton: Date:… more
Check it out! The Montana Food Bank Network’s Stand up Against Hunger license plate is here! Announcing the Montana Food Bank Network’s Stand Up Against Hunger License Plate now available statewide at your local Division of Motor Vehicles office. Stand Up Against Hunger features local Montana artist, Teshia and proceeds… more
This week, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Albertsons joined forces to donate more than 35,000 pounds of protein to Montana Food Bank Network. Smithfield’s contribution was part of the company’s 2018 Helping Hungry Homes® donation tour. Now in the program’s 10th year, Helping Hungry Homes® is Smithfield’s signature hunger-relief initiative focused on alleviating hunger… more
With the current Farm Bill due to expire September 30th, negotiations are heating up and your voice is more important than ever! After the Senate and House each passed their respective Farm Bills earlier this year, leadership from the House and Senate Agriculture Committees are working with a conference committee… more
Good Food Store and Charlie’s Produce Help “Take A Bite Out of Hunger™” Good Food Store and Charlie’s Produce Spokane Donates over 2,500 pounds of Fresh Apples to the Montana Food Bank Network Friday, July 6, 2018 Today Charlie’s Produce in partnership with the Good Food Store delivered a donation… more