Food Pantry, October News
Author: Karoline Nelson, Operations Manager
Food Pantry, October News
The Faith Baptist Church will be staffing the food pantry during the month of October.
Food pantry supplies were distributed to 18 families consisting of 37 family members on October 15th. We will be signing up those who would like a Thanksgiving dinner package on the 29th of October. Because of the uncertainty of availability, we must have our order in early.
On Wednesday, October 26th, students will be canvasing the area for our “Trick or Treat so others can eat” food drive. They will be collecting nonperishable foods. If you cannot be home, you may leave them at your doorstep for collection.
A big Thank you! To all who donated funds during the Fall Fest. Town Pump matches all funds dollar for dollar during this time. If you were unable to donate then, the matching funds is going on through the end of November. You may drop donations at the food pantry or place them in the boxes at Bobs Market.
The food pantry will only be open for the distribution of food and receiving food on the first and third full weekends. If there is a 5th Saturday, we will be open then also. If these days are inconvenient for any donating food, please notify Karoline or Daryl at the numbers below. If our needs pick up, we will return to our previous distribution dates.
If you are dropping off food donations during off hours, please do not leave them at the back door. They may go unnoticed and especially with the hot temperatures we are having, the food may spoil.
Distribution hours: Saturday distribution hours are from 9:00 a.m.--10:45. Distribution outside of the normal hours are for emergencies and on an individual basis. Emergency food needs can be distributed by calling Karoline Nelson at 438-3981 or Daryl Blumhagen at 406-980-0800.
How to Donate: Bob's Supermarket has donation boxes at the checkout counters. For donations of meat or other perishable items or for emergency food distribution, please call Karoline Nelson at 438-3981 or Don Peace at 266-1325. The food pantry is open to accept donations from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the first and third Friday of the month. You may mail cash donations to Broadwater Food Pantry, P. O. Box 1164, Townsend, MT 59644. The food pantry is located at 315 Broadway.
