STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FAMILIES
Skipping dinner, eating less, or eating less well – this is what thousands of people in Gallatin Valley and surrounding areas face every day. The Gallatin Valley Food Bank is the critical link between food and the people who need it. Food insecurity impacts people from all walks of life and we reach all of them, from working families to senior citizens.
We're working hard to end hunger in southwestern MONTANA
“GVFB’s purpose, positive community impact, staff and volunteers are why I volunteer. I’ve had the pleasure of working on the Monday afternoon shift since January 2014. Bar none, the Monday afternoon shift volunteers are ‘can-do’ people with fascinating backgrounds and dedicated to helping others. This team rocks!”
“Two+ years have I been here. Really enjoy my fellow volunteers, like a family that gets together once a week over food. And do like the great staff (our team is dedicated to Bethels’ requests, and certainly Donnas’). For me personally, I like helping out others, fortunate or not, and the Food Bank is a great resource for my contribution.”
“I keep coming back because I am hopeful that we as a team can make someones life in the community a little better and happier each day we are there, and it doesnt hurt that we have an awesome crew with an awesome leader “Bethel” and her crew of Daiman, Becky, Linda, Scott, Terry, Gary(when he is not being a sunbird), Bob and Jim…little over a year(I think)….. ”
“The reason why I volunteer is because it is a very healthy habit and a fun thing to do. GVFB Rocks!!!!!!!! I have been volunteering for almost 7 years and I am going to keep it up because I enjoy seeing lots of fun Ppl there. I also love to kid around w/a few of them. I do enjoy being around ppl that I like and love. I never have bad days at GVFB. They are always happy. I enjoy volunteering w/fun ppl I know really well. ”
“GVFB serves the people, with respect and compassion. As a Council member we can’t do without all our volunteers, they help us do everything that is needed. The staff is very devoted to the GVFB, and they do an awesome job. I truly respect them. I have been coming back to Volunteer for more years then I can count. It has become a devotion for me, I feel it is my mission to serve the public with GVFB. ”
UNDERSTANDING HUNGER
WHAT IS HUNGER AND WHO IS EXPERIENCING IT?
High housing costs and underemployment have pushed record numbers of people in the Gallatin Valley and in Southwest Montana towards food insecurity. Thankfully, people can still count on the Food Bank. While the Gallatin Valley Food Bank is proud of our success helping families in need, we are saddened that so many people continue to need our help. Last year, the Gallatin Valley Food Bank distributed 2,000,486 pounds of food to area families and non-profits. This took an extraordinary effort by hundreds of volunteers and dedicated staff and also the generosity of Gallatin Valley and Montanans across the state.
