2010 In Review...
3,294 unique families received Monthly Groceries in 2010, for a total of 15,586 visits - and increase of 11% over last year in this core program
Saturday, February 4th, 5:30pm at Great Northern Best Western
Call & Reserve Tickets! 443-3663 x104 ($40/ticket or $380/table of 10)
Enjoy the delicious Cajun cuisine, live and silent auctions, a puppet parade and music by the Wilbur Rehmann Quintet followed by dancing the night away to Big Soul!
This year, Farmers Market Coupons provided around 120 local senior citizens with over $11,000 worth of fresh, Montana grown produce.
Back Pack Program Grows
In October, 640 kids at risk for hunger at Bryant & Warren schools took food home over the weekend in their backpacks. It is put there by teachers and contains healthy, kid friendly items. Many thanks to Warren school for coming on board this year with the program and to MFBN for their continued partnership.
Too Much Month at the End of the Money
23% of the families we serve have at least one person employed in the household.
Isn't SNAP Enough?
40% of the families we serve are receiving food stamps (SNAP).