BIG SKY – The Big Sky Community Food Bank is responding to record demand with new services to assist customers beyond the pantry.
In December of 2021, the food bank served 211 emergency food boxes and assisted more than 400 individuals, setting a new service record. The organization’s previous monthly high was 209 emergency boxes during the early days of the pandemic in April of 2020.
The food bank is projected to have at least a 5 percent increase in services on average this year, according to Sarah Gaither Bivins, Big Sky Community Food Bank operations manager.
As demand rises, the food bank set up a Resource Center which includes a computer lab, an expanded coatroom, a fix-it center and laundry services.
Gaither Bivins said the food bank has partnered with other Big Sky and Gallatin Valley nonprofits to address additional resources in 2022, such as healthcare enrollment assistance; support with enrolling in SNAP benefits; Volunteer Tax Assistance; the HealthCare Connections Bus; and referrals for mental and behavioral health support with partner agencies.
“We’re so very happy for all the support of the Big Sky Community,” Gaither Bivins wrote in a statement to EBS. “Thanks to generous donors, volunteers and partners we’re able to meet the increased needs that our workforce is facing. We’re encouraging the Big Sky workforce to utilize the food bank and our new resource center to mitigate financial stresses, as a strategy to increase household savings and security.”
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
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August 12 (Monday) 6:00 pm - October 21 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description
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Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description information. Please wear layers, bring water and snacks. Bear spray recommended.
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August 19 (Monday) 9:00 am - October 21 (Monday) 12:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
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August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm - October 28 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be
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Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be taught by a variety of teachers from Santosha and BASE. This summer all proceeds will go to Big Sky Band-Aid, aside from the first one on the 26th that is happening during Pride week- all funds donated for that class will go to Big Sky OUT. A delicious lunch will also be served by Gourmet Gals following our practice each Wednesday (included in donation). You are welcome to donate with cash at the event or you can Venmo @Santoshabigsky and make a note for Community Yoga. Hope to see you in the Park!
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August 21 (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - October 21 (Monday) 1:00 pm