Community Competition Helps Montana Food Banks [Video]

MISSOULA, Mont. – As game day excitement builds for the University of Montana Grizzlies, a different kind of competition is taking place in Missoula. The “Can the Cats” event invites locals to donate food to the community every Saturday.

Residents and university attendees stop by on their way to the Griz game to contribute to the food drive. Both the University of Montana and Montana State University host similar events, competing to see who can gather the most donations by the end of the year.

Amy Allison, executive director of the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center, shared insights about the event’s goals. “So can the cats. Is our off field competition between the cats and the Grizz, and this year, we’re hoping to beat the cats in our competition to raise the most food or funds for each of our communities. It’s just really exciting to be able to …