Food Drives & Food Donations
We believe by sharing food, we share hope.
How to share food with your neighbors in need:
1. We welcome food donations at our Community Food Resource Center.
Individuals, groups, or organizations can drop off items at the circle drive off Boulder Ave between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm, Mon and Thurs, and 9:00 am and 3:30 pm, Tues, Wed, and Fri. Just ring the bell and come inside. A volunteer can provide assistance and a receipt.
2. Shop local grocery stores during a food drive and purchase items to donate.
Join us this spring as we host Fresh Is Best food drives at local stores. Keep an eye out for volunteers at the stores, who will be collecting fresh produce. This time of year is when we need extra help ensuring our neighbors have access to fresh produce. See the list of upcoming food drives on our Event Calendar.
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 a local grocery store, contact Allison Sever – [email protected] or 406-443-3663, ext. 111 – 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 for their approval.
Thank you for sharing hope!
Current Food Wishlist
SHELF-STABLE ITEMS: We are currently in need Canned Meat, Canned Meals, and Boxed Meals! We also need condiments, shelf-stable juice, coffee, tea, crackers, and chips. Please bring these or any food donations to the drive-up Donation Door along Boulder Ave. Thank You!
BIRTHDAY PARTY BAGS: 
A birthday should always feel special—and you can help make that happen by donating a Birthday Kit to Helena Food Share to ensure no birthday passes without a fun celebration for a child or loved one.
Birthday Kits Include: Boxed Cake Mix, Canned Frosting, Candles, Other simple party essentials, and a can of Sprite or 7-Up (used to replace eggs, oil & water). Pack everything together in a festive party bag.
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 surpassing our record goal of 24,000 lbs. Bring as many cans as possible, and we will pick them up before the concert and during intermission. Enjoy the music and enjoy a beautiful Montana evening under the stars while helping your community.
Find food drives at local stores
Drives throughout the year provide a variety of products needed for the Grocery Share Market. Check out our Events Calendar for times and location details.
Past Food Drives
FirstSource, Speakeasy 41, Steed Construction, and Valley Bank employees pose with food from their joint Cat-Griz food drive.
