Food pantries fundraise, seek holiday help
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Polson Loaves & Fish
News from Polson Loaves & Fish
POLSON — The Polson Loaves & Fish Pantry, 904 First Street E, is staffed entirely of volunteers. They serve about 300 families per month. Theirr school weekend backpack program reaches 71 children each week. They are open for food distribution Tuesdays from 2-6 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Pantry is open for donations Mondays and Thursdays from 8-11 a.m.
We are funded by donations from individuals, businesses, area churches, banks, Flathead Salish Kootenai Tribe, hospitals and grants.
Food is purchased from Montana Foodbank Network and local grocery stores. Food is often donated by grocery stores, family gardens, food drives and individuals.
Their current fundraising drive is being matched by Town Pump up to $15,000. This drive is happening now and will continue through the end of November. If you would like to make a donation, please send it to: Polson Loaves & Fish - 904 First Street E - Polson, MT 59860.
Ronan Bread Basket
News from the Bread Basket
RONAN — Everyone in the community is dealing with the higher cost of gas, groceries, rent, services, etc. and community members who struggle with food insecurity are often hit the hardest by these increased costs.
This struggle occurs for a variety of reasons including loss of employment, illness, income below the poverty level, etc. Many of our elders are forced to make a choice between food and essential medications while living on a fixed income. Families caught in unexpected circumstances find it difficult to feed their children. The number of families served by the Bread Basket has been increasing monthly over the course of 2023. The need is always magnified at the holidays.
The Bread Basket board of directors is forever grateful to individual and business donors who over the years have sponsored food drives, generously shared the bounty of gardens, farms and businesses and/or supported the food bank financially.
Currently the need is greater than ever, so we are reaching out to individuals and organizations in our area who might consider a monetary donation. Commitment to a monthly donation, no matter the size, would be a gift that is multiplied many times over. Please consider giving to the Ronan Bread Basket and spread the word about this need to your family and friends. Thank you so much for giving this worthwhile endeavor your attention.
