Since 1987, we have been working to create a hunger-free community.
Our Vision is to…
create a hunger-free community.
Our Mission is to…
serve our neighbors in need by providing food in a respectful and dignified way and, by working with others, eliminate hunger in the greater Helena area.
Our Food-Sharing Philosophy
We believe no one should go hungry.
We believe access to food is a basic human right.
We believe nutritious food is a building block for healthy communities.
We believe in handling food respectfully and eliminating food waste.
We believe in the spirit of human kindness.
We believe that by working together, we accomplish more.
We believe every gift is significant.
We believe by sharing food, we share hope.
Our Priorities
1 in 7 residents of Helena struggles with hunger. 1 in 5 Helena children don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
Helena Food Share was founded in 1987 to help provide emergency food to our neighbors who face hunger. Families come to the Grocery Share Market because they are facing difficult times. These folks need help while they experience difficulty paying medical bills, struggle with a disability, find their way through a layoff, or do their best to make ends meet with a low or fixed income. No matter the situation, we are dedicated to serving our customers with dignity and respect and providing them with emergency food to help in any circumstances.
Helena Food Share is home to several programs uniquely designed to reduce hunger in our community, and you make each of those programs possible!
Your generosity makes a powerful impact by:
- Providing emergency food to 1,500 local families every month
- Serving more than 1,200 elementary school students each week through the Kid Pack program
- Distributing nearly 6,000 pounds of food to families in need every day
- Contributing over 2,100 volunteer hours each month to support all food programs
- Keeping the Market open so families can receive support with dignity, respect, and hope
It takes a whole community to make our programs possible, so with every dollar you give, every can of food you donate, and every hour of volunteer time you provide, you commit to making a difference for our friends and neighbors who would otherwise be hungry.
