MISSOULA, Mont.–Clearwater Credit Union has made a $25,000 donation to the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) during its 2020 Annual Member meeting.
Clearwater’s board of directors authorized the donation in response to the increased demand for food assistance brought on by COVID-19.
Clearwater’s donation will provide financial support for MFBN emergency assistance programs like the Mail-A-Meal Program. The Mail-A-Meal program aids rural Montana communities that suffer from food insecurity due to their remote nature, low population, or lack of access to nutritious, quality food sources. Through this program, Montanans in need of assistance can sign up to have a 30-pound box of non-perishable food items delivered to their home.
“Giving back to the communities we serve is deeply rooted in Clearwater’s culture. With the ongoing public health and economic crises, resources are tighter than ever across Montana. We are very pleased to be able to support the Food Bank’s efforts to help those in need,” said Jack Lawson, president & CEO of the credit union.
Neptune Aviation has provided space to store supplies and assemble the meal boxes, while employees from Alaska Airlines/Horizon Airlines are helping to assemble the packages. A team of Clearwater staff also volunteered to assemble boxes and as part of the United Way of Missoula DIY Day of Action. With the financial assistance from Clearwater, MFBN plans to distribute throughout Montana.