Hope for the hurting...
THANK YOU!
We still have funds coming in after the close of Idaho Gives, but this year was also about connecting with new donors, sharing our story and our vision, and yes, raising funds.
Thanks to your generosity, we raised just over $31,000 and connected with many more new donors and supporters.
We will begin to work with our contractor on next steps and continue to push toward the summer opening for the Food Pantry (Phase 1). And we are writing grants, pursuing local support and more to get to that $200,000 goal to make it all happen.
THANK YOU AGAIN to an amazing community!!!
We still have funds coming in after the close of Idaho Gives, but this year was also about connecting with new donors, sharing our story and our vision, and yes, raising funds.
Thanks to your generosity, we raised just over $31,000 and connected with many more new donors and supporters.
We will begin to work with our contractor on next steps and continue to push toward the summer opening for the Food Pantry (Phase 1). And we are writing grants, pursuing local support and more to get to that $200,000 goal to make it all happen.
THANK YOU AGAIN to an amazing community!!!
Reaching the poor with the love and the power of the gospel...
In November 2020, Valley Mission purchased the old Metro Gym, which is being transformed into a vibrant hub for community support.
Our new facility, opening soon, will offer a wide range of resources designed to provide support and hope for individuals and families in Pocatello. This inclusive center will house a weekly food pantry, laundromat, emergency shelter, commercial kitchen and dining area, offices for Valley Mission, and space for local agencies to provide on-site support. Our new Transformational Living Program . scheduled to launch in fall/winter 2025, will provide a comprehensive pathway for individuals seeking a fresh start.
Our new facility, opening soon, will offer a wide range of resources designed to provide support and hope for individuals and families in Pocatello. This inclusive center will house a weekly food pantry, laundromat, emergency shelter, commercial kitchen and dining area, offices for Valley Mission, and space for local agencies to provide on-site support. Our new Transformational Living Program . scheduled to launch in fall/winter 2025, will provide a comprehensive pathway for individuals seeking a fresh start.
New Home - Food Pantry
FOOD PANTRY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Until our building renovation is complete, our Food Pantry will operate every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 408 N. Arthur Avenue.
We welcome community members to pick up essential food items for themselves or their families.
To ensure accessibility for all, please limit pick-up to 2 times per month, allowing our team to assist each visitor efficiently.
Licensed caregivers serving clients, may contact us to discuss arrangements.
Our team of dedicated volunteers is here to help you access the resources you need.
For questions or concerns, reach out to Karl at 208-232-6305 or via email at karl@valleymission.org.
Until our building renovation is complete, our Food Pantry will operate every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 408 N. Arthur Avenue.
We welcome community members to pick up essential food items for themselves or their families.
To ensure accessibility for all, please limit pick-up to 2 times per month, allowing our team to assist each visitor efficiently.
Licensed caregivers serving clients, may contact us to discuss arrangements.
Our team of dedicated volunteers is here to help you access the resources you need.
For questions or concerns, reach out to Karl at 208-232-6305 or via email at karl@valleymission.org.
STREET REACH Is Growing
Our Street Reach initiatave brings Valley Mission services directly to the community. By visiting homeless encampments throughout Pocatello, our team provides essential supplies and invites individuals to connect with Valley Mission and partner agencies for long-term support. This outreach is helping us build bridges to other vital community resources.
We are excited to be able to send out 2 teams weekly. These teams will allow us to connect with more people who are struggling to get the help they need to get off the streets and into safe and secure housing.
This is a high-risk ministry and does require some physical ability and agility.
Please keep this in mind when considering this opportunity. For the safety of the team and those we serve, all volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
Our Street Reach initiatave brings Valley Mission services directly to the community. By visiting homeless encampments throughout Pocatello, our team provides essential supplies and invites individuals to connect with Valley Mission and partner agencies for long-term support. This outreach is helping us build bridges to other vital community resources.
We are excited to be able to send out 2 teams weekly. These teams will allow us to connect with more people who are struggling to get the help they need to get off the streets and into safe and secure housing.
This is a high-risk ministry and does require some physical ability and agility.
Please keep this in mind when considering this opportunity. For the safety of the team and those we serve, all volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
A bit of a roadblock...
We have been waiting months for information on fire sprinklers and have finally found a couple of possible options. The good news is that one company can get started asap! The bad news - our cost has gone up, significantly. This will also put us well into fall before we can think about moving the Food Pantry over to the new space.
We do have several grants out, are working on some fundraising events and working to invite some new donors to join in. So what we need in the meantime is prayer!
Our Street Reach teams are continuing to see increased numbers as we head out. We had a local officer join us on one of the dates and he was surprised what we found and where we found them. They are getting to anyplace that has cover and privacy. And that is why we don't see the problem that other big cities have. We have lots of hidden places for them to call home. So keep praying for our neighbors on the streets!
We have been waiting months for information on fire sprinklers and have finally found a couple of possible options. The good news is that one company can get started asap! The bad news - our cost has gone up, significantly. This will also put us well into fall before we can think about moving the Food Pantry over to the new space.
We do have several grants out, are working on some fundraising events and working to invite some new donors to join in. So what we need in the meantime is prayer!
Our Street Reach teams are continuing to see increased numbers as we head out. We had a local officer join us on one of the dates and he was surprised what we found and where we found them. They are getting to anyplace that has cover and privacy. And that is why we don't see the problem that other big cities have. We have lots of hidden places for them to call home. So keep praying for our neighbors on the streets!
