Whole Foods Market is hosting a "Stuff the Van" event benefiting HRDC on October 8

What: Tomorrow, Whole Foods Market is hosting a “Stuff the Van” event benefiting HRDC as part of their national Nourishing Our Neighborhoods initiative. They have collected a variety of donated pantry items to help restock our shelves at the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. During the event, Whole Food team members will stuff the van to the brim to help support our neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity.

When: Tuesday, October 8th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: Whole Foods Market, 2905 West Main Street, Bozeman

Contacts: Lauren Talley, Community Giving and Engagement Senior Specialist, Whole Foods Market, 832-917-3050

Jill Holder, HRDC Food and Nutrition Director, 406-586-7600

Vanessa Palmer, HRDC Communications Director, 406-585-4876

Whole Foods Market launched Nourishing Our Neighborhoods in September 2020 and has donated over 30 refrigerated vans to food rescue partners to transport food to communities across the US and Canada. These food rescue partners participate in the company’s Grocery Rescue Program – picking up food from their stores weekly and redistributing it to feed neighbors fresh, high-quality food as quickly as possible. To learn more, please visit https://wholestory.wholefoodsmarket.com/nourishing-our-backyard/.

HRDC provides local support for local families and functions as a critical link between food and the people who need it. Our food banks improve food security throughout Southwest Montana. Nutrition is vital for everyone in our community, and we serve anyone who needs help stretching their food budget.

As a private, not-for-profit Community Action Organization focused on building a better community through its nearly 50 initiatives, HRDC combats poverty across Southwest Montana and believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be financially stable. Donors, volunteers, and community members can find out what we have in common at https://thehrdc.org/