Uncover Missoula: 2013 guide to Missoula's resources and nonprofit organizations

Here is the 2013 edition of Uncover Missoula. This is the 26th year the Missoulian newspaper has published this guide to the community's resources, services and nonprofit organizations. http://www.missoulian.com/app/uncover/

Free summer meals for kids and teenagers

Free summer lunch and breakfast Free meals are offered at five Missoula County Public Schools each weekday during the summer. Lunch is available starting at 11 a.m. at Franklin, Lowell, Russell, Hawthorne and Chief Charlo elementary schools. Breakfast is available beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Franklin, Russell and Hawthorne schools. More information can be found by visiting mfbn.org/summerfoodmt, calling 1-800-809-4752 or texting “lunch” to 877-877.

MCPS again offering kids free summer meals

MCPS again offering kids free summer meals: there's' a new number to text "lunch" to MISSOULA - School is out for summer, but breakfast and lunch are still on the menu at some Missoula schools as once again this year, Missoula County Public Schools is offering a free meal to children ages 18 and younger. Breakfast is being served from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on weekdays at Franklin Elementary School and CM Russell Elementary School. Meanwhile, lunch is offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays at Franklin, Russell, Lowell and Chief Charlo schools. MCPS officials add that Hawthorne School will begin breakfast and lunch meal services on June 20, and that summer meals will be served through Aug. 16. There's also a new texting service being offered up that offers anyone with a cell phone the opportunity to quickly identify their nearest summer meal site. Just text "lunch" to 877-877 and information will be provided regarding the three closest sites.

Best Beginnings Child-care Scholarships

Best Beginnings Scholarship The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Early Childhood Services Bureau (ECSB) offers “Best Beginnings” child-care scholarships to qualified low-income families whose child attends a licensed child care center, registered group or family child care home, or legally unregistered child care provider. Each family participates in the cost of that care by making a co-payment based on a sliding fee scale. href = "http://www.childcareresources.org/forfamilies/bestbeginnings.htm"

Hand Up Scholarship

Hand Up Scholarship This is an internal fund we have set aside for emergencies and short term use such as when a parent is performing a job search. We also use this fund to help families pay for summer camps for their children while they are out of school so that the parents can continue to work. http://www.childcareresources.org/forfamilies/handupfund.htm

Women Infants and Children (WIC) clinic sites

WIC 301 W. Alder | 523-4740 Supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals for health and social services for pregnant and nursing women and children under 5. Call for clinic sites and to make appointment.

Food distribution in Missoula - hours of service, directions and maps

Food Banks and other sites for food giveaways: http://www.hrcxi.org/food_missoula.php POVERELLO CENTER 535 Ryman | 728-1809 | MAP Three meals served daily. Breakfast: 5:30am to 7:15am daily; Lunch: 11:30am to 1:45pm Monday through Saturday and 2:00pm to 3:00pm on Sunday; Dinner: 5:30pm to 6:30pm daily. Food pantry distributed Monday through Friday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm or by emergency. www.poverellocenter.org
MISSOULA FOOD BANK 219 S. 3rd West | 549-0543 | MAP Hours are 10:00am - 1:00pm Monday through Friday and 5:00pm - 7:00pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. Three-day supply of food for persons who are out of food, food stamps, and money. www.missoulafoodbank.org
MSLA. 3:16 RESCUE MISSION 506 B Toole | 549-4673 | MAP Food Pantry 1:00pm to 2:00pm Monday through Saturday. 25 pounds of food given two times per month. Breakfast at 7:30am daily. Lunch Monday through Saturday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Dinner served on Saturday evening from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. www.missoula316.org
SALVATION ARMY 339 W. Broadway | 549-0710 | MAP Food Pantry 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. 1 to 3 day supply of food based on family size. www.salvationarmy.org
CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER 3801 Russell | 542-0353 | MAP Food Pantry 5:00pm to 6:00pm on Monday behind church. Food baskets, diapers, etc. www.clc-missoula.org
CITY FOOD BANK 2811 Latimer | 721-7804 | MAP Open Doors Pantry 10:00pm to 12:00pm Saturdays. Canned and frozen food, soaps and toiletries, diapers, toothbrushes and personal hygiene products, etc. www.cfccmt.org
WIC 301 W. Alder | 523-4740 | MAP Supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals for health and social services for pregnant and nursing women and children under 5. Call for clinic sites and to make appointment. www.co.missoula.mt.us/healthwic

Pet Security Deposits - a Loan Program

Pet Security Deposit Loan Program "Home Again” Pet Security Deposit Loan Program “Because every heart deserves a home”! During hard economic times, pets and companion animals are surrendered to shelters and rescues, when folks are faced with owned foreclosures or loss of rental housing, when owners must sell or find cheaper housing through loss of household income.

EMERGENCY RESOURCES

EMERGENCY RESOURCES *Please note that at the present time our list only covers Ravalli, Mineral and Missoula County and is not inclusive. We will do our best to keep these resources up to date. For other counties in Montana please contact your local Human Resource Council, Office of Public Assistance or call the 211 Hotline. www.mtcan.org/EmergencyResources.html

Get telephone service (landline or cell) at a lowered rate

The Lifeline program helps low-income households get telephone service by providing discounts that average $9.25 a month on one basic phone service (landline or wireless). In order to enroll in Lifeline, potential subscribers must demonstrate their eligibility by showing proof of income or participation in a qualifying program. Learn more about Lifeline and find out if you're eligible. www.fcc.gov/guides/lifeline-and-link-affordable-telephone-service-income-eligible-consumers