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*MTCC VISTA- University of Montana Food Pantry

The University of Montana Food Pantry is located in Missoula, Montana. The goal of the UM Food Pantry is to provide free food and hygiene products to UM students, staff, and others experiencing basic needs insecurity, in a confidential and dignified way. This will increase performance and graduation rates, which will lead to students to successful careers. Student food insecurity is a growing problem in the U.S. Students may be less eligible for SNAP and other public assistance programs due to certain requirements for students to qualify. Financial aid may not be enough to adequately address student food needs, especially depending on their student status. According to a 2018 Wisconsin Hope Lab study, the largest national survey of its kind, approximately 36% of university students experience food insecurity, and their larger study the previous year found that approximately 56% of community college students experience food insecurity. A lack of consistent healthy food can drastically reduce student’s ability to perform at their best due to significantly decreased energy and concentration. Providing free food to students in need will not only help them live healthily, but also succeed in completing their education and attaining a degree to pursue a career, which will increase graduation rates and employment as a result. TO APPLY: Submitting AmeriCorps application is not required** To apply, please fill out the Montana Campus Compact application found at https://mtcompact.org/americorps-vista/apply-to-serve/full-time-member-application-process. PRIORITY DEADLINES are April 10th & May 8th. **Selected applicants will be required to formally apply to their VISTA position as part of the Montana Campus Compact onboarding process.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will apply for available grants, work with the University of Montana Foundation to seek other grant opportunities; develop a coalition of pantries and partner organizations; contact college food pantries and create a platform to share information and resources; and organize online/teleconference meetings between college campus food pantries, and provide updates on the pantry’s progress, ask questions, and offer suggestions. Additionally, the VISTA will work with university departments to organize lectures on basic needs insecurity, SNAP, and other resources; and prepare presentations and handouts on basic needs insecurity statistics and addressing misconceptions. The VISTA will also connect with companies to provide a consistent supply of healthy and preference-accommodating products for the pantry; reach out to organizations who donate food and hygiene products and make partnerships to provide free or more affordable products to the pantry.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Education , Hunger .

Skills : Team Work , Community Organization , Recruitment , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Education .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
*MTCC VISTA- University of Montana Food Pantry

Program Start/End Date
07/20/2020 - 07/19/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MONTANA

Accepting Applications
From 04/02/2020 To 07/31/2020

Contact	Callye Foster
32 Campus Dr
Missoula MT 59812
4062432379
foster@mtcompact.org
www.mtcompact.org/

Listing ID	88401


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