The number of employed Montanans hit an all time high in June, as did the labor force, the Governor’s Office announced Friday, citing the state Department of Labor and Industry and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
MISSOULA Backpacks are usually filled with books, but the Montana Food Bank Network is using them for something different.
In an effort to help fight childhood hunger and food insecurity in Montana, MFBN is filling backpacks with food for students to bring home on the weekend.
In 2019, 15.9% of children in Montana didn t know where their next meal would come from, but this program supports 131 schools across the state, helping around 5,000 students in need.
Each bag has breakfast, lunch and a snack for both Saturday and Sunday.
The Food Bank s Chief Program s Officer, Stephanie Staley, said on Friday, Feb. 5, they re asking anyone who wants to help, to take part in Jersey Day.