BOZEMAN — HRDC is thrilled to be part of the upcoming SLAM Festival and Sweet Pea Festival this weekend.

We will be operating a special Streamline route on Saturday, August 3rd following the Sweet Pea Parade to connect community members in Belgrade to all of the festivities without the hassle of driving and parking a personal vehicle. To view a list of stops and scheduled times, please visit Streamline’s website.

We also invite all SLAM festival-goers to join us in supporting our Gallatin Valley Food Bank by donating food, funds, and grocery store gift cards. You will find HRDC team members next to the Information Tent during the festival hours on Saturday, August 3rd from 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday, August 4th from 10 AM to 5 PM.

We will be accepting donations of food, funds, and grocery store gift cards. Our food wish list for the SLAM Festival includes:

• ●  Pasta

• ●  Cereal

• ●  Canned fruit

• ●  Peanut butter

• ●  Canned tomato products

  The SLAM festival is also hosting a raffle to win a stunning art piece by local artist Nic Fischer. Raffle tickets are available for purchase for $5 each or 5 for $20. All proceeds will directly support HRDC’s food and nutrition programs.

  The rising costs of food and housing have increased the need for our services. This past year alone, we’ve seen a 47% increase in new households visiting our Gallatin Valley Food Bank.

Our food and nutrition programs are mostly funded by local support. We are proud of the community that allows us to keep up with the growing need for food assistance. Together, we can ensure that no one in our community goes to bed hungry.

About HRDC

As a private, not-for-profit Community Action Organization focused on building a better community through its nearly 50 initiatives, HRDC combats poverty in southwestern Montana and believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be financially stable. Donors, volunteers, and community members can learn more at https://thehrdc.org/