Tag: Missoula Food Bank

UM Club does Extra Work to “Can the Cats”

November 15, 2017

Every year the University of Montana and Montana State University compete against each other to see who can raise the most food leading up to the Brawl of the Wild game. Misssoula has only won twice in the past seventeen years. Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb tells us what one UM program is doing to make sure the Griz Can the Cats this year.

UM News Silver October 18, 2017

October 20, 2017

This week UM News explores how local environmental group Climate Smart isn’t changing its mission despite the repeal of the federal Clean Power Plan, how the Food Bank is responding to a spike in need and the cause of a rise in faith-based organizations on campus. This week’s show is produced by Maria Anderson, directed by Alex Kim and anchored by Meghan Bourassa and Aunica Koch.

UM News Maroon for October 18, 2017

October 20, 2017

This week on UM News, you’ll see how students are helping make sure the Missoula Food Bank is meeting its demands. Plus find out why faith-based groups are growing and how UM is responding to the state’s climate change assessment. This week’s newscast was produced by Meri DeMarois and directed by Tiffany Folkes. The anchors are Aunica Koch and Wayne Stevenson

The Missoula Food Bank Reaches Out to Community After Increase in Demand

October 19, 2017

The Missoula Food Bank is relying on food donations and the entire Missoula community due to an increase in demand over the past two years. UM has extended a helping hand through class fundraisers, student volunteers and food drives like Can the Bobcats. Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb finds out how the community is banding together to make sure you and your neighbor have food on your table.

UM News Silver 11-4-2016

November 4, 2016

11-4-16-um-news-silver-stillThis week on UM News the Honors Student Association helps a community organization feed the hungry and a UM student works with a Missoula non-profit to reduce child abuse. Plus one adventure seeker takes slack-lining to new heights. Anchors Jack Ginsburg and Caryn Foehringer are joined by live reporter Tasha Cain. The show is directed by Ryan McKinley and produced by Kempson Cross.

16th Annual Can the Cats Raises Money to End Hunger in Missoula

November 18, 2015
Can The Cats

Ryan Groh

Missoula is looking for their first win in 14 years during the Brawl of the Wild on Saturday, but not on the football field. Reporter Sarah Yovetich and Photographer Ryan Groh checked in to see how the Missoula Food Bank, Mountain Line and other community members were raising money and food donations to “Can the Cats.” 

UM News Maroon for November 5, 2015

November 4, 2015

1104 Maroon for KPAXSarah Yovetich and Dominique Giusti anchor this week’s episode of UM News. One UM class called “Can Giving Change the World?” tries to decide which charity grant money should go to. The new smart chip technology designed to stop fraudulent use of credit and debit cards will be missing from UM Griz cards. And an exceptionally large clock was reset on campus. These stories make up this week’s show. It was produced by Sojin Josephson and directed by Carrie Miller.

Class Selects Local Nonprofits to Receive $10K Grant

November 4, 2015
Andrea Vernon

Photo by Sarah Yovetich

$10,000 is a good chunk of change and one UM class is trying to decide where it should go. Reporter Sarah Yovetich and Photographer Joe Lesar stepped inside the classroom to learn more about the program and visited past recipients to watch past grants at work.

Missoula Food Banks Hosts UM Student and Parent Volunteers

October 28, 2015

Food Bank StillThe Missoula Food Bank is preparing for the holiday season when demand for help increases. UM student and parent volunteers helped to fight hunger. Photographer Nick Chrestenson witnessed the volunteers bag pasta, potatoes, and flour. Food bank employees say that these volunteer events bring the community together for a great cause.

Back to Top