Feel Good Friday – 4/25/25

It’s Feel Good Friday at Helping Hands at First English! We live in an Easter world, where the resurrection has already happened and we have reaped the benefits of Jesus’ victory over death! Jesus’ incredible, radical and inexplicable love for us led him to sacrifice himself so that we may live and spread his love … [Read more…]

Feel Good Good Friday – 4/18/25

Another Feel Good Friday at Helping Hands at First English. Good Friday makes us think of the sacrifices made on our behalf. Of what extravagant, unconditional love can do—love you can’t possibly earn, but that can heal, make whole, and sustain. At Helping Hands, our goal is not only to take care of basic needs, … [Read more…]

Feel Good Friday 3/28/25

Even though it’s Feel Good Friday at Helping Hands at First English, the news isn’t too good today. Funding is being cut left and right at both federal and state levels for food pantries. Helping Hands is already anticipating an increased need for food for school aged kids this summer, as summer food programs are … [Read more…]

Help-a-Friend Friday, Feb 7, 2025

It’s Help-a-Friend Friday for Helping Hands at First English! Today I want to tell you about a guest, I’ll call him Sam. (Not his name, we take confidentiality seriously at HH as one of the many ways we honor our guests!) Anyway, Sam is a regular. He comes every week for his groceries and is … [Read more…]

Help-A-Friend Friday, January 31, 2025

Celebrate the end of January by sending a little something to Helping Hands at First English! Volunteers were there today, taking in the orders from the Great Falls Community Food Bank and the Montana Food Bank Network and getting everything organized for our guests tomorrow! We are there EVERY WEEK to serve our most vulnerable … [Read more…]

Upcoming Events and How You Can Help

There are many ways to get involved and support our mission. We’re excited to announce several upcoming events that offer opportunities to give back. From our annual food drive to community fundraisers, there’s always a way to contribute, whether you can donate, volunteer, or spread the word. Check back here regularly for updates on more … [Read more…]

How We Serve Our Community: By the Numbers

We believe in transparency and showing the real impact of our work. Since the start of this year, we’ve been able to: Every donation helps us grow these numbers, allowing us to reach more people and make a larger impact. Your contributions, no matter how small, make a world of difference.

Why Food and Clothing Distribution is Critical

Meeting basic needs is the foundation for everything. Food and clothing are essentials that many of us take for granted. But for people facing financial hardships, getting enough to eat or finding warm clothes can be a daily struggle. Providing these basic needs is about more than just survival—it’s about giving people the dignity and … [Read more…]