#WE ARE ALL POLSON WELCOME!
Polson Loaves + Fish Pantry organizes the collection of food donations and distribution to families and individuals within the greater Polson area.
COME MEET THE PEOPLE OF POLSON LOAVES+FISH PANTRY
We are an all volunteer organization dedicated to helping feed our neighbors in need. Our second mission is to run the backpack program which helps feed our students over the weekends. We do this only with the donations from our wonderful community. We thank you for your support!
All of our volunteers are dedicated to our families and will greet you with a smile with NO judgement or labeling. Our goal is that the families feel comfortable and safe while using our services.”
Shad Hupka
President of the Board of Directors
As current President of the Board of Directors, I am truly amazed at the far-reaching, positive effects of our local food bank. Polson Loaves & Fish Pantry literally helps hundreds of people each month, right here in our own community. Our loyal group of volunteers are the ones that make this happen. Countless hours are given each week to ensure the Pantry has enough food for those in need. These volunteers are the back-bone of the food bank and without their generous contributions of time, energy, organization, and labor, the Pantry would not exist.
The unbelievable food and monetary donations we receive from community members, churches, food drives, and businesses, including Safeway, Super 1 Foods, Wal-Mart, Town Pump, the Montana Food Bank, and TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) allow us to feed those in need. Filling backpacks with food that local students can bring home on the weekends are additional blessings the Pantry is proud to be involved with.
Food insecurity is a way of life for over 10% of the population in the United States according to USDA. It is even more prevalent in rural communities. As prices rise so does the problem. More and more families continue to use our program.
Over 450 each month- 300 children/month
- 144 seniors/month
- Unemployed
- Disabled
- Families who are struggling with the high grocery prices
- Retired
- Students
- People traveling through the area
- Families living in their cars, campers, etc.
- Homeless
- Families who are just down on their luck
- Homeowners, renters
- Disabled
- Families staying with friends or family
- Single individuals
- Service Clubs
- Churches
- Local grocery stores
- Youth groups
- Local farmers
- Single individuals
Ending hunger is about more than food. We provide compassion, understanding, and practical guidance to people in crisis.
Respectful
We value respect, compassion, and understanding of those in need.
Engaged
We value active listening and learning; appreciating the worth and diversity of every client.
Resourceful
We value wise use of the resources provided by our community.
Creative
We value creativity and new ways to improve our service.
Supportive
We value the community support that sustains our pantry.
Accountable
We value responsible, accountable, and transparent stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.
Diverse
We value our volunteers; their diverse talents, backgrounds, and commitment to serving.
No judgment
We value all members of our community, regardless of their connection to Polson Loaves + Fish Pantry.
Sometimes we need help when it’s hardest to ask for it. Reach out to us and begin a supported journey toward an empowered future.
Help end hunger. Become part of the Polson community today.
There are so many ways you can help. Fill out the form below to receive more information about how to get involved!