Helping Hands
Program Description
Operation of a Food Pantry in Downtown Great Falls
Why This Matters
Helping Hands is located in the downtown area and provides food, hygienic items, and clothing to individuals facing financial hardship. These funds will bolster the in-place budget.
How is this Eligible?
The laws that identify eligible expenses of ARPA funds (Sections 602 and 603 of the Social Security Act) state that a unit of local government shall use funds to “respond to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to house-holds, small businesses, and non-profits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality.” The City Commission prioritized the distribution of a portion of the ARPA allocation to local partners in 2021.
Status Updates
The City Commission approved the list of Sub Award recipients at the 12/6/22 commission meeting. City Staff are working with the organizations to complete contracts and reporting requirements.
The Ministry has purchased a large amount of groceries and supplies, and continues to provide food for community members in need.
Helping Hands has distributed 32,219 pounds of food in this reporting period, and has expended the remaining amount of their grant.
