Helping Hands at First English Lutheran Church is a non-profit food pantry. We are community serving community, and we welcome anyone who is in need.

We are looking for donations again this fall/winter for blankets, sleeping bags, tarps, tents, warm clothes, heavy coats, boots, gloves, stocking caps, hand warmers, etc. If you have any of these items or other things you think we might be able to use, please let us know & we can take them off your hands!! Helping Hands at First English would be so grateful- as well as all the folks that will receive these blessings. If you prefer to donate monetarily, that’s very much appreciated as well and will go twice as far since we are in a matching funds campaign with Town Pump until the end of November! So for every $50 donated, it turns in to $100 for us to purchase any of these items as well as FOOD, since we know lots of folks are struggling now & it’s looking like it will only get worse in the coming weeks.

Thanks so much for helping out in whatever way possible- even a tiny thing like sharing this information to your friends and family will be a huge help as well.

https://helpinghandsgfmt.org/

726 2nd Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401

(406) 868-7882

As part of our Mission to empower women and eliminate racism,
we are affiliated with the Mercy Home, a domestic violence safe house. We also have a used clothing store in the basement at 220 2nd Street North called Y's Buys.

Because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, SNAP (food stamps) and WIC benefits may not be available starting next month.

At YWCA Great Falls, we’re already preparing to support families at Mercy Home, our domestic violence shelter, who will be directly affected.

How You Can Help:
Groceries or non-perishable food items
Gift cards (Walmart, Albertsons, Target, etc.)
Prepared meals or meal ingredients

Every donation helps ensure that women and children have nourishing meals and stability through this uncertain time.

https://greatfallsywca.org/

Questions or to schedule a drop-off,
please contact the Mercy Home 406-453-1018.

Your kindness makes a difference. Together, we can make sure no family goes hungry.

Toby’s House Crisis Nursery is a non-profit organization committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect by providing childcare for children ages 0-6, diapers, wipes, formula and so much more to families in need.

We provide resources and referrals for caregivers, offer a nonjudgmental space to share their story, and we are here to help them and their children.

The Nursery always needs Your Help! Volunteer options are available.

Items Needed
Wipes
Diapers (Sizes 4-7 are always greatest needs)
Pull-ups all sizes
Formula Similac Sensitive and Similac Total Care
Kleenex
Garbage bags (tall kitchen)
Toilet Paper

Contact: 406-770-3191
421 5th St N
Great Falls, MT 59401

Anyone wishing to donate to us is encouraged to send contributions to:

Toby’s House Crisis Nursery
P.O. Box 2725
Great Falls, MT 59403

If you’d like to learn more about Toby’s House please visit our website:
https://tobyshousemt.org/

Alliance for Youth advances social change by supporting the growth and well-being of youth and families in North Central Montana through educational and collaborative approaches.
The Youth Resource Center (YRC) meets the physical, social and emotional needs of vulnerable youth in a low-barrier, safe, secure and loving environment. The Center is open Monday–Friday from 1:00PM - 7:00PM and serves youth ages 13-20.

CLOTHING
Note: Please only donate new clothing as Alliance for Youth does not have the specialized sanitizing equipment needed to meet the health and safety standards for processing used clothing.

Underwear: Men's boxers/briefs: S,M, L
Women’s Underwear: S, M, L
Women’s Sport Bras

FOOD
Individual snacks: Lay’s potato chips, fruit roll ups, crackers, cheez-its
Canned goods: veggies, fruits, soups, meats
Dry goods: black beans, kidney beans Ground Beef Chicken
Gift cards: Walmart, Albertsons, Super One, Taco Johns, Starbucks, Little Caesars

OTHER
Paper plates, Plastic forks and spoons, Tissues, Clorox wipes, Lysol disinfectant spray, Women’s hygiene items, Men’s and women’s deodorant, Women’s body wash, Hairbrushes, Conditioner, Hand soap, Dishwasher Pods

Drop Offs Can Be Made At:

Alliance for Youth, 3220 11th Ave. S.
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-3:00pm
406.952.0136 / Lwren@allianceforyouth.org

Or (406) 952-0018
gfallianceforyouth@gmail.com

Learn more about Alliance for Youth and how you can help via our website: https://www.allianceforyouth.org/

Thank you very much for your generous support of our community's vulnerable youth!

Housed Great Falls 501(c)3 is a grassroots organization that aims to build relationship, trust, and community through improving access to supportive services paired with safety and security that housing and welcoming community spaces provide.

WHAT WE DO: 
Cold Weather Drop-In Center
Opened 5:30-9:30 on nights colder than 25 degrees or bellow 32 with high wind/precipitation

Served an average of 24 people per night with increasing monthly averages from 22 people in November and December up to 30 and 32 people in January and February. 

Open 73 nights this 24-25 winter with 50 consecutive nights

Served over 1,700 hot and homemade meals

Provided cold weather gear and resources (blankets, handwarmers, hats)

90+ volunteers served over 828 hours

CURRENT NEEDS:
Instant Coffee/Hot Cocoa/Flavored Water
Tang/Tea/Lemonade/Snacks
Hand Warmers/Gloves/Hats/Socks
Toothbrushes/Toothpaste/Shaving Cream
Women’s Hygiene Products
Deordorant/Lip Balm
Hand Wipes/Hair Brushes/Combs

housedgreatfallsmt@gmail.com
https://www.givegreatfalls.org/organizations/housed-great-falls

PO Box 3592
Great Falls, MT 59403

Become a volunteer, donate blood, platelets or plasma, host a blood drive, donate financially. There are so many ways YOU can help the American Red Cross right here in Great Falls.

Great Falls Red Cross Blood and
Platelet Donation Center

1300 28th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59405

HOURS:
Monday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday 11 a.m.-7pm
Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Phone: 1-800-RED CROSS

https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/location/great-falls-american-red-cross.html

https://www.redcrossblood.org/

Established in 2002 by a group of dedicated volunteers, the Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center is committed to fostering a caring community for animals by providing shelter, advancing animal welfare, and promoting the bond between animals and humans through innovative programs education and service.

Your donations help save homeless animals and find their forever homes. As a 100% nonprofit organization, our Center runs entirely on donations and service income. We receive no funding from government agencies. Our donors’ support allows us to care for animals in need within our community. Your help pays for vaccinations, food and water, and spays and neuters. 

Help Maclean-Cameron Adoption center by fostering or adopting a pet, volunteering, or donating financially.

Without our volunteers, we would not be able to care for the homeless cats and dogs entrusted to us. There are many ways to help out, such as:

Dog and Cat Comfort and Enrichment
Dog Walker
Administrative Help
Grounds Keeping
Facility Maintenance
Animal Grooming
Animal Photography

Aid us in our mission to foster a more caring community for animals by making a donation today, and on the 1st Friday of every month. $5 may not seem like much, but everyone’s contribution helps to make a difference.
Visit mc-aac.org/ff5/to donate now!

Center Hours
Tuesday-Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday-Monday: Closed

https://mc-aac.org/

Physical Address: 900 25th Avenue NE
Great Falls, MT 59404
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3426
Great Falls, MT 59403
Email: admin@mc-aac.org
(406) 727-7387

FEEDING OUR MOST VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS
Hunger exists in our community. You may not see it. But it's here-in our schools, in our neighbors' homes and in our workplaces. And hunger most adversely affects our most vulnerable residents-children, uneducated adults, the elderly and the handicapped. We serve as a warehouse distribution center for more than 70 emergency food providers (501(c)3 charities) in and around Cascade County to alleviate that hunger. We are a vital organization that eases the burden on these vulnerable neighbors–giving them a chance to look for work, pay for vital meds instead of food, and/or study/learn on a full stomach. We stabilize lives and make a difference in North Central Montana.

COLLABORATIVELY WORKING TOGETHER TO FIGHT HUNGER
Our mascot, Dash is a squirrel, representing our mission--collecting and storing food through donations, grocery recovery, and bulk purchasing. This allows us to provide food for our partner organizations, including pantries, schools, churches and group homes, so they in turn can distribute food to hungry children, seniors and parents. We also provide weekend meals for underprivileged school children K-6 through our Backpacks4Kids Program.

Find out how to volunteer, donate financially, and our list of most needed items at our website!
https://www.greatfallsfoodbank.org/

Hours of Operation
Office: M-F 7:00am-3:30pm
Donations: M-F 7:00am-3:00pm
Warehouse: M-F 7:00am-3:00pm

1620 12th AVE North
Great Falls, MT 59401
(406) 452-9029
shaunt @greatfallsfoodbank.org

At Great Falls Rescue Mission, we meet needs lovingly, and provide spiritual guidance to help the homeless find a purpose and a place to belong. For those who are hungry, homeless, or in need, Great Falls Rescue Mission serves as a Beacon of Hope and renewal. We are committed to meet the spiritual, physical and mental needs of men, women and children.

Great Falls Rescue Mission meets the basic needs of hurting and homeless men, women, and children with food and a clean, safe place to sleep.

In 2023, we provided 65,023 nights of shelter for men, women, and children. We offer cold weather services during the winter months when the elements are life threatening and the temperature is 32 degrees or below.  Individuals can stay in our shelters overnight, regardless of their circumstances. Cold Weather Services for Great Falls Rescue Mission Men’s & Women’s Shelters are in effect when the weather feels like 32 degrees or below from 10:00pm to 7:00am.

During the day, if the weather is extremely cold and it feels like the temperature drops below 15 degrees, individuals may remain inside the building as long as they maintain a respectful attitude, follow the rules and check in any bags with the front desk. If individuals choose to leave the building after breakfast then they cannot come back until 10:00pm. All for the safety of the hundreds of people that we are serving on a daily basis.

Please visit our website to see how you can get involved and to view our current list of needs!
https://gfrm.org/get-involved/

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
408 2nd Avenue South
PO Box 129
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 761-2653
contactus@gfrm.org

The Salvation Army family services (527 9th Ave South) needs your help! We are low staffed and we have much longer lines because of the loss of snap. Can you spare some time to come help stock shelves, sort food, and help us serve those in need this week? The time we really need help is before lunch and specifically from 8-10 am Monday- Friday. Please call Arliss @ 761-5660.

The Holiday season is now upon us! We are in full swing planning for fundraising for the 2026 year and toy collection to help families in need this Christmas. We are hiring bell ringers, recruiting volunteers for bell ringing and taking applications for families who need help. If you can donate a toy this Christmas, host Angel Tree or want to adopt a family in need please contact our office for more information. We are grateful for all the community support as we aim to help people this holiday season.

If you have children 12 and under, you will apply at saangeltree.org. If you are a family looking for help with food this Christmas and don't have children 12 and under, you will apply in person at our Family services office at 527 9th Ave S.

https://greatfalls.salvationarmy.org/great_falls_corps/

Salvation Army Family Services
527 Ninth Ave. S.
Great Falls, 59405

406-453-0391

Big Sky 55+ is an organization of Montanans 55 and over bringing people together to work for solutions that make life better for Montanans of all ages. Big Sky 55 + organizes Montana citizens 55 and older to have a strong and mature voice that advocates for the interests of older Montanans without sacrificing the interests of younger Montanans and the natural environment that supports us all. Big Sky 55 + embraces and advocates for a vision in a new direction that works better for Montana. Our vision includes policy reforms that generate government actions to effectively bolster markets and provide adequate public services in the 21st century.

MONTANA’S FUTURE IS ON THE LINE AND WE NEED YOUR HELP. Big Sky 55+ is building people power across the state to protect Social Security, Medicare, and the democracy we all believe in. Seniors have superpowers - lifetime experience, deep community roots, and the ability to persuade neighbors like no one else can. If you're ready to put those powers to work and make a difference, sign up to volunteer today. Every conversation, every rally, every hour matters. Join us, your voice is more powerful than ever.

https://www.bigskyfiftyfive.org/

info@bigsky55.org

United Way of Cascade County is the one organization that looks to build the community as a whole by investing in education, financial security and health. We work to connect people who want to help with nonprofits and initiatives that are impacting our county. We have the unique luxury to both provide for immediate and emergency need, but also invest in programs that work to prevent problems.

Our Goals
Help children achieve their potential
Promote financial security
Improve people's health

We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.

View current volunteer opportunities at:
https://uwccmt.galaxydigital.com/need/

1900 32nd Ave NE
Great Falls, MT 59403
406-727-3400

https://www.uwccmt.org/

Mission
To provide free part time child care to qualifying families for young children who have special needs.

Our goal is provide families with a few hours of free time to relax or run errands without having to worry about the safety of their child. Care is available EVERY morning, Monday – Friday from 9:00am-12:30pm. Additionally we offer occasional ‘Evening Out’ care typically the 1st Friday and 2nd Saturday of the month.8We don’t do structured lesson plans at Peace Place… we just like to have fun and be safe while doing so! We have all sorts of fun toys and equipment for a variety of ages and stages.

What We Do
Peace Place was created in 2011 by two moms who understood firsthand the need, rarity, and benefit of respite care. Peace Place Respite Care is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church, and is housed in the East wing of the church, facing 14th St. and the Paris Gibson Art Museum. The space was graciously donated by the church, and volunteers donated labor and time to turn it into a kid-friendly space. In addition to the room upstairs, Peace Place also has access to the preschool rooms in the basement, including a large gym as well as an indoor playscape. We are licensed by the state of Montana and staffed by wonderful caregivers who are certified in First Aid, CPR, AED usage, and Safe Sleep practices.

Get Involved
Make a meaningful impact on our families by volunteering your time, expertise, and compassion, or by generously donating to support our cause, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.

(406) 642-0235
316 6th Street S, Great Falls, MT 59405
info@peaceplacegf.com
https://peaceplacegf.com/