Gallatin Valley Food Bank

Wish List

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Canned Chili

Egg Noodles

Mandarin Oranges

Diced Tomatoes

Canned Chicken

Raisin Bran

Thank You!

Wish List

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Spaghetti Sauce

Spaghetti Noodles

Corn Flakes

Stewed Tomatoes

Canned Carrots

Tuna

Thank You!

Fast-a-thon 2010

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The first annual Fast-a-thon was a huge success! Over 200 people participated in this event by fasting for a day and then coming together to break the fast just as the sun set. The Food Bank is appreciative of the support the community, partnering businesses, and organizations displayed by coming together and fasting for a day and supporting those that choose to participate. Thank you for your support and solidarity.

Moonlight Basin’s ‘Turkey for a Ticket’ Success!

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Turkey for a Ticket – December 18, 2009

Blue skies, great snow conditions, and moderate temperatures greeted a record turn‐out to earn free skiing at Moonlight Basin. With a donation of a turkey or 20 cans of food, individuals skied free for the day and season pass holders received a voucher good for one lift ticket during the 2009‐10 ski season. In addition, a new corporate category was added. With a minimum donation of 80 pounds, businesses would receive a lift ticket voucher for every 20 pounds donated.

“A huge “Thank You” goes out to the community. Last year Moonlight donated 7,000 pounds of food to Gallatin Valley Food Bank. Based on the growing needs of our community, they threw out the challenge of gathering 12,000 pounds. They blasted past that goal with over 17,000 pounds of food, including 554 turkeys, delivered to the Food Bank’s warehouse. 28 companies participated in the corporate food drive gathering over 4,974 pounds of food. What a great turn‐out!

“I have never seen a happier group of skiers and riders in my 20 year career in the ski industry. They were so proud to be donating to such a great cause and the vibe around the resort was incredible, said Greg Pack, Moonlight Basin Resort General Manager. “Our company is thankful to be able to host this fantastic event and we express our gratitude to the community whose generosity will help families in need during this holiday season.”

Help Fill the Wish List

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At the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, our food donors form the backbone of our organization. With the help of the food industries, businesses, schools and individuals we can successfully distribute food to those in need. Here's how you can make a difference.

Volunteer to Help

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Click here to read more about ways to give of your time.

Help the Garden Grow

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The Gallatin Valley Food Bank realizes that for hunger to end, people must feel empowered in order to achieve self-reliance. The Food Bank also recognizes that strong partnerships within the community can help promote food security and ensure better access to nutritious, affordable food and that as much food as possible supports local growers. With the help of the Gallatin Gardeners and numerous volunteers, the Food Bank is able to have their own garden that not only provides fresh produce for people in need, but also creates a welcoming environment to learn, explore, and share information. In other words, the Food Bank is still doing what it does best—providing food for hungry people—but with the garden it is also provides some of the tools necessary for self-reliance by promoting backyard gardening, supplementing diets with fresh produce, and promoting overall wellness.

The Food Bank will once again need help in the garden this Spring as this program continues to grow. Please contact the Food Bank for more information.

Summer Lunch 2009

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The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) runs throughout the summer months providing FREE lunches to SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. Children eligible for free or reduced price lunches during the regular school year are eligible for the Food Bank’s Summer Lunch Program. The Gallatin Valley Food Bank is the local sponsor for the State Office of Public Instruction to provide this program in Gallatin County.

In the Summer of 2009 the Food Bank prepared an average of 200 meals per day for local children. A total of 5,438 meals were served at 5 meal sites. This year there were two new additions to the program. A Campus Compact Volunteer designed a Summer Lunch Curriculum focusing on nutrition education, safe food handling, and many more fun-filled, hands-on learning activities. Additionally, fresh garden produce from our own garden and other local growers were integrated into the meals in a kid-friendly fashion. Food items like kale chips and zuccinni sticks made their way into the weekly menu and the kids loved it! Look for more additions and fun next summer!

Soup’s On! for 2010

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Please join us for this tasty event, February 5th , 2010 from 4:30-7pm at the Pilgrim Congregational Church at 2118 South 3rd Avenue in Bozeman.

Live music provided by The Prairie Wind Jammers with soup and bread provided by: The Community Food Co-op, Great Harvest Bread Company, The Bay, On the Rise, Sola Cafe, Ted’s Montana Grill, The Garage, and Kountry Korner Cafe. Tickets are $15.00 at the door and entitle you to a bountiful soup and bread buffet. Soups will be served in hand-made pottery bowls donated by local artists and are yours to keep!

Huffing For Stuffing 09

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The Huffing For Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run Event Committee is proud to report a record turnout for the 3rd annual Huffing For Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run on Thanksgiving Day, 2009, at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, MT. Cheerful attitudes of celebration prevailed during what was a beautiful sunny, mild, windless morning with temperatures in the mid-30’s degrees. Paid registration for the 5K and 10K events was 2,184 participants and more than 200 children brought food donations in order to compete in The Ridge Kids’ Run. 900 pounds of food donations was collected. Estimated proceeds from Huffing For Stuffing ‘09 to be donated to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank are at least $17,500 and our event’s three year cumulative total is $47,000 donated to the Food Bank.

New features of our 3rd annual event were well received by the community, including computer chip timing, women’s fitted race shirts, an excess of 100 pottery awards for the fastest runners and the live blue-grass musical performance by the Bridger Creek Boys.

The Huffing For Stuffing Event Committee remains dedicated to our mission: to provide a fun, heart-healthy, family-oriented event that brings the community together to support our less fortunate neighbors who rely on the Gallatin Valley Food Bank during a time of great need. We are grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, participants, City of Bozeman officials, the greater Gallatin Valley community and visitors from 30 states, Canada and England for supporting our holiday celebration during challenging economic times that have adversely impacted many people and organizations among our community. We will work hard to carry the positive momentum of Huffing For Stuffing into 2010 and beyond. Thank you!

-Huffing For Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run Event Committee