Food Pantry Update
Author: Karoline Nelson, Operations Manager
Karoline Nelson
Operations Manager
The Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is staffing the food pantry during the month of August.
Food pantry supplies were distributed to 36 families serving 73 family members on August 17th.
The September board meeting will be held on September 5th at 7 pm at the food pantry.
Due to our temporary location and lack of space and coolers, we will not be able to accept large amounts of fresh produce this summer. Smaller amounts that can be distributed on a single Saturday will be welcomed. The produce will have to be delivered on Saturday morning between 9 and 10:45.
The food pantry will be open for the distribution of food on the first and third Saturday of the month between 9:00 and 10:45. If there is a 5th Saturday, we will be open then also; August has a fifth Saturday. Distribution outside of the normal hours are for emergencies and on an individual basis. Emergency food needs may be distributed by calling Karoline Nelson at 406-438-3981 or Daryl Blumhagen at 406-980-0800.
Donations may be dropped off either on the first or third Fridays between 9:30 and 11:00 or on Saturday between 9:00 and 10:45. They will also be received at the same time if there is a fifth weekend. If you are unable to bring your donation during these hours, you can call Karoline or Daryl at the numbers above. For cash donations, there are donation boxes at the checkout counters at Bob’s Supermarket or they can mailed to the Broadwater Food Pantry, P. O. Box 1164, Townsend, Mt 59644. We are located at 315 Broadway.
Items needed this week are chili, can stew, soups, crackers, peanut butter, Skillet meals or Hamburger Helper. We are also in need of burger. If you or someone you know might either want to donate some or have any available for purchase, please contact Daryl or Karoline at the numbers above.
