Gov. Gianforte Launches Canned Food Drive Competition to Mark Second Day of Giving

• December 01 2021

HELENA, Mont. – To mark the second day of 12 Days of Giving, Governor Greg Gianforte today launched a canned food drive competition among state agencies to benefit the Montana Food Bank Network.

“Giving comes naturally to Montanans, but what’s not to love about a little friendly competition?” Gov. Gianforte said in a video announcing the campaign. “While bragging rights are on the line for our state agencies, I invite our fellow Montanans to consider donating to the food bank network, or to a food bank near you. Together, we can make an important difference and help feed Montana families in need this holiday season.”

Watch the video issued by the governor here.

The interagency canned food drive will run for two weeks, from today through December 15.

Montana Food Bank Network is Montana’s only statewide hunger fighting organization and has been feeding Montana since 1983. The network works with over 350 partners across Montana’s 56 counties to provide nutritious, high-quality food to Montanans.

The most needed food list includes the following: canned tuna or meat, peanut butter, canned soup (low/no sodium), canned or dry beans, canned vegetables (low/no sodium), dry cereal, baby food and formula, tomato sauce, cooking oil, low-fat salad dressings, canned chili, oatmeal, pasta, flour, sugar, whole-grain items, gluten-free items, and low sodium/low sugar items.

Running through mid-December, the governor’s 12 Days of Giving will highlight the work of a dozen organizations serving Montanans in need.

• On the 1^st Day of Giving, the governor established a One Warm Coat drive at the State Capitol to help ensure no Montanan goes cold this winter.
• On the 2^nd Day of Giving, the governor launched a canned food drive competition among state agencies and encouraged Montanans to consider giving to the Montana Food Bank Network or their local food bank.

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