MCVP - Montana Food Bank Network Child Hunger VISTA

Company: AmeriCorps & Senior Corps
Location: Helena
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

The goal of this VISTA project is to increase access to summer meals for children in low-income families across Montana by developing more efficient program systems to serve partners in the Montana Food Bank Network. One in nine (1:9) Montana households are unsure of where their next meal will come from; that equates to 1:6 children in Montana living in a food insecure household. The Montana Food Bank Network works to eradicate hunger and increase access to resources in all 56 counties. One of the biggest contributing factors to hunger in Montana is the rural nature of the state; considering the sheer size of the state most areas are inaccessible to consistent resources. The increasing price of food, the closures of 10 Office of Public Assistance (OPA) in 2017, and lack of community resources also contribute to the overall hunger in Montana. This VISTA project will move children and families out of poverty by improving access to nutritious food resulting in reduced food insecurity.Member Duties:The VISTA will develop training materials and implement a new data collection software to all Montana Food Bank Network staff and interested partners. The VISTA will expand rural summer meal programs across the state through assessments, outreach, and partnership building. The VISTA will amplify the voices of lived experts in food access programs.Program Benefits:Living Allowance, Childcare assistance if eligible, Relocation Allowance, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage*, Training.Terms:Permits working at another job during off hours, Car recommended, Permits attendance at school during off hours.Skills:Leadership, Writing/Editing, Community Organization, Team Work, Communications, Computers/Technology, General Skills.
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