Town Pump donates $12,000 to Food Bank

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation recently announced it gave $12,000 to the Columbia Falls Food bank.

The donation was part of a larger $1 million effort statewide to support local food banks during the coronavirus epidemic.

The grants do not require any community matching funds.

“This is Montanans helping Montanans,” Foundation Director Bill McGladdery said. “Town Pump recognizes the urgency to help out our neighbors now as food insecurity grows in this unprecedented emergency.”

Food bank representatives said the pandemic has put additional financial strains on families who were already vulnerable and needing food assistance. They also said monetary donations allow for needed versatility, allowing them to purchase what food they need.