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…]

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…]