Blog & Newsletter

As food banks work tirelessly to feed our neighbors, it’s easy to focus on the visible lines of people picking up groceries and the emergency programs that donate surplus food. But research and experience show that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is far more effective at addressing hunger at scale . Unlike food banks, which provide important but limited support, SNAP delivers direct benefits that allow people to purchase the food they need, while also sup

On behalf of the entire team at the Council of Community Services and the thousands of Campbell County residents we serve, THANK YOU! As we approach the holiday season and our End-of-Year Giving Campaign, we are truly humbled. This year brought deep funding cuts to the programs that sustain our homeless and hunger initiatives. When the cuts started in February, we weren’t sure how we would continue to support the most vulnerable members of our community. But you stepped up .

When you’re checking out at Albertsons this fall and the screen asks if you’d like to donate to Nourishing Neighbors , that little “yes” does something big right here in Gillette. Starting at the end of October, Albertsons will kick off its Nourishing Neighbors campaign again. Every dollar donated at checkout goes straight back to the Council of Community Services  as gift cards. We use those gift cards to help local families buy the food they need for their holiday meals. It

Support local families in need — it’s easy and impactful! 1. Pick Your Time & Place You can host a food drive any time of year!...