Food Drives
We believe, by sharing food, we share hope.
How to share food with your neighbors in need:
1. We welcome food donations at our Lewis Street Pantry.
Individuals, groups, or organizations can drop off items at the side door between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Ask a volunteer at the door for assistance or if you would like a receipt.
2. Shop local grocery stores during a food drive and purchase items to donate.
Volunteers will let you know what is needed when you arrive and will collect the food before you head home. See the list of upcoming food drives on this page.
3. Host a food drive at a local grocery store, business, or event.
If you’d like to host a food drive at your business, church, organization, or at a local grocery store, please contact Maddie Balachowski at [email protected] or 406-443-3663, ext 150, before the event and we will provide any resources you may need for your food drive. If you plan to host a drive at a grocery store, be sure to contact the store manager first.
Thank you for sharing hope?
Hosting a Food Drive
Use this handy Guide & Worksheet to host a food drive at your business, school, neighborhood, or local grocery store.
Food Drives
Symphony Under the Stars – July 19, 2025
Bring canned food to hold down your blanket at this year’s Symphony Under the Stars. This is our largest food drive of the year and we need your help on surpassing our record goal of 24,000 lbs. Bring as many cans as you can and we will pick them up before the concert and during intermission. Come enjoy the music and enjoy a beautiful Montana evening under the stars.
Food Drives at local stores
Throughout the year provide a variety of products needed for the Pantry.
Check out our Event Calendar for times and location details.
Past Food Drives
Students from the Helena Public Schools PEAK program hosted a food drive this spring at Van’s Thriftway.
