Philanthropy
The Park County Community Foundation (PCCF) is proud to announce the completion of the Emergency Food Response Campaign, which inspired 147 donors to generously give over $146,000 to support local non-profits working on the front lines of hunger relief.
The Emergency Food Response Fund was created to address urgent and immediate food needs in Park County. By pooling resources and leveraging matching gifts, the fund strengthens local non-profits that work to put food on the tables of Park County residents.
These funds will have an immediate and tangible impact on the organizations serving Park County residents. As Park County residents head into the winter holiday season, these organizations will use the funds to purchase fresh and shelf-stable food, deliver meals to homebound seniors, strengthen emergency food supply for rural residents, and ensure kids in Park County schools have access to healthy, locally sourced food.
“This campaign was born out of urgency and highlights deeper challenges around food insecurity in Park County,” said Gavin Clark, Executive Director of the Park County Community Foundation. “Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, these organizations have a few more resources to meet the growing needs of families, seniors, and children who need them most.”
Launched on November 6th, the challenge began when a small group of donors pledged $25,000 to create a matching pool, inspiring others to give. Over the ten-day campaign, residents gave directly to specific organizations or to the matching pool. As a result, every dollar donated to participating organizations was matched with an additional $1.17, more than doubling the impact in support of local families.
The generosity of residents resulted in the following distributions:
- Livingston Food Resource Center: $96,173.77
- Farm to School: $16,654.81
- Loaves and Fishes: $11,853.29
- Meals on Wheels: $11,529.86
- Gardiner Food Pantry: $9,840.16
“We are humbled by the outpouring of support,” said Kaya Patten-Fusselman, Executive Director of the Livingston Food Resource Center. "Food insecurity isn’t abstract—it’s here, and it’s growing. With demand up, these funds are a lifeline for our neighbors.”
The Emergency Food Response Fund is part of PCCF’s commitment to drive local and sustainable solutions through its emerging needs program. Every dollar raised stays in Park County, supporting non-profits that ensure no neighbor goes hungry.
For more information, visit www.pccf-montana.org.