The North West Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry is dedicated to providing a helping hand up to homeless, low-income and at risk veterans and their families.
We support the men and women who have sworn to up hold and defend the Constitution and people of the United States of America and their families that are homeless, low-income and at risk.
Our vision of services to homeless, low-income, and at risk veterans and their families includes these elements.
- Community awareness to the unmet needs of homeless, low-income and at risk veterans and their families.
- We provide emergency food boxes on a monthly basis taking into account the size of the family, income level and cooking facilities.
- The Clothing outlet provides clothing, shoes and boots, household items, blankets, bedding, and furniture.
- Referrals to homeless shelter and housing, peer counseling and referrals to VA medical clinics, mental health specialists and other community resources as needed. Help to obtain Veterans Affairs benefits and enroll into the medical system.
- Constant self esteem building just by giving a “helping hand up” NOT a hand out.