NW Montana Veterans Stand Down and Food Pantry

NW Montana Veterans Stand Down and Food Pantry There is a saying that for every homeless Veteran you see, there are 10 in the woods you don't see. I We envision a Grand Opening in 2016!

The North West Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry is dedicated to extending a helping hand up to homeless, low-income and at-risk veterans and their families. These heroes have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution and people of the United States of America. Now we must uphold them in their time of need.We administer a multi-faceted program designed to accommodate each client’s unique

circumstances. Our mission is to offer wraparound services to our qualifying veterans through the many aspects of our organization which include:Raising community awareness to and advocating for the unmet needs of veterans.Nourishing hungry veterans and their families with nutritional food boxes.Equipping homeless and newly housed veteran households with clothing and furnishings.Outreaching as many veterans as possible through our biannual Stand Downs.Helping clients obtain Veterans Affair benefits and medical system enrollment.Providing veteran to veteran peer counseling and referrals to homeless shelters, housing, jobs, VA medical clinics, mental health specialists and other community resources.Building self esteem by extending a helping hand up NOT a hand out; we provide a warm welcome, haircuts by appointment, access to laundry & shower facilities and hot coffee.Achieving Allen’s vision of the first Homeless Veterans Housing Facility in the Flathead Valley.

08/17/2026

We are hosting an NRA Personal Protection in the Home Course (counts for CCW permit) at NW MT Veterans Camp Ponderosa on August 30. The course is $150 and covers pistol selection and storage, home security and safety, and defensive fi****ms tactics. You will need 100 rounds.
You can register by calling or texting 406-210-3681. The course meets at the Camp Ponderosa Dining Hall (31904 Forest Camp Loop). We are at Mile Marker 59 on MT-83. 9A-5P

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We will be closed Friday August 21st, 2026 to allow our staff and volunteers time to remember Allen W. Erickson, SR. We ...
08/12/2026

We will be closed Friday August 21st, 2026 to allow our staff and volunteers time to remember Allen W. Erickson, SR. We will reopen on Monday August 24th at 10:00 AM.

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07/15/2026

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Plan your weekend with the Mountain Readiness West 2026 Schedule, including class times, instructors, youth activities, demonstrations, evening events, and additional paid courses at Camp Ponderosa in Swan Lake, Montana.

This great group from Adventure Cycling spent the night with us at Camp Ponderosa. They are biking from Banff to Mexico...
07/15/2026

This great group from Adventure Cycling spent the night with us at Camp Ponderosa. They are biking from Banff to Mexico. What a great group of folks.
Yes, SSgt Thor fulfilled his duties and hugged everyone.

🎉Live Event Coming Soon!July 24-26Mountain Readiness WestCamp Ponderosa, Swan Lake, MontanaIf you've ever wanted to lear...
07/11/2026

🎉Live Event Coming Soon!
July 24-26
Mountain Readiness West
Camp Ponderosa, Swan Lake, Montana
If you've ever wanted to learn practical skills like food preservation, homesteading, self-reliance, and emergency preparedness, Mountain Readiness West is happening July 24–26, 2026, in beautiful Swan Lake, Montana.
Three days. Real skills. Great people.
If Swan Lake is a good location for you, I'd love to see you there!
➡Tickets and more info at MillieCopper.com/MRW
(save 5% with code COZYAPOC5)

07/05/2026
Camp Ponderosa had a great time at The Condon 4th of July Parade yesterday. Our Fire truck and 1947 Jeep with trailer. W...
07/05/2026

Camp Ponderosa had a great time at The Condon 4th of July Parade yesterday. Our Fire truck and 1947 Jeep with trailer. We were in the front of the parade so I didn't get all the pictures but here are a few for you.

See you at the parade. Camp Ponderosa will have the fire Truck and Allen's Jeep in the parade!
06/30/2026

See you at the parade. Camp Ponderosa will have the fire Truck and Allen's Jeep in the parade!

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1349 US Highway 2 E
Kalispell, MT
59901

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+14067567304

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