Town Pump again offers match program

For 21 years, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation has been offering an annual campaign to raise funds for Montana food banks, now numbering 118.

Polson’s Loaves and Fishes Pantry has again partnered with Town Pump and taken the annual challenge.

“If we can raise $15,000 by Nov. 30 in donations they will match this amount,” said treasurer Deborah Chapman. “We rely on donations to keep the doors of our food pantry open and allowing us to buy nutritious foods for our clients.”

She also noted that every dollar raised goes toward providing food for those in need, and that Polson Loaves and Fish Pantry, Inc. is completely manned by volunteers.

One in nine Montanans, including one in six children are experiencing food insecurity. “We, like the Town Pump, are ready to roll up our sleeves and work to raise these much-needed funds,” Chapman said.

She expressed appreciation to those who have donated in the past. “It’s only because of your generosity that we are here serving our community and surrounding communities,” she said. “We all try to work together to make this world a healthier place.”

Donations can be sent to Polson Loaves & Fish Pantry, 904 First Street East, Polson, MT 59860.