The Poverello Center

Impact the Life of a Person Today

The Poverello Center began as a grassroots effort when a group of concerned citizens banded together to ensure that the most vulnerable members of our community were not left houseless. The Poverello Center still relies on the goodwill and generosity of hundreds of people who donate time, knowledge, money, and supplies to make its services successful after more than 40 years. 

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Need of the Week

The Poverello Center appreciates all the support we get from the Missoula community. Donations of food and supplies are critical to our mission to provide food, shelter, help and hope to all who ask. Our food and supply needs change constantly. Each week we post our top need of the week.

Ongoing Needs

Help stretch our resources, and our budget, by donating any of these ongoing needs.

We rely on community in-kind donations to help us provide basic needs to all who ask. Without your continued support, we wouldn't be able to do what we do. Thank you from all of us at The Poverello!

Food Needs

Supply Needs

HOT Needs

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Drop donations off at 1110 W Broadway by going to either door and call the front desk at (406) 529-5643.

There are so many different ways to give!

Planned Gifts

These are ways to make a lasting legacy with us. There are various methods, including naming the Partnership as a beneficiary in your will, life insurance policy or retirement plan. Planned Gifts allow you to impact future generations without an out-of-pocket donation today. To learn more, email development@thepoverellocenter.org.

If you are exploring lawyers who could be helpful in estate planning, the Poverello Center has a list of some who have worked with donors in the past here: Trusted Estate Planning Attorneys 8.2022

Gifts of Stock and Real Property

Appreciated securities are excellent assets to donate to the Poverello Center, and may provide immediate and long-term tax benefits. Gifts of personal property, such as art or automobiles, and real property, such as homes and farms, are also ways you can help. Please contact your financial, tax and legal counsel to determine if this route is beneficial for you. To learn more by emailing development@thepoverellocenter.org.

In-Kind Donations

Food, toiletries, gently used clothing, household items, and many other daily necessities are also needed at the Poverello. For a list of our most pressing needs, scroll up.

Supply donations can be dropped off at either of our shelter locations throughout the winter months. For 1110 W Broadway donations, go to either door and call the front desk at (406) 529-5643 and for Johnson Street Emergency Shelter donations, enter through the door labeled with a rainbow First Responder sign and call our front desk at (406) 529-4185 for assistance. We do not accept food donations at the Johnson Street Shelter.

Sponsor a Meal

Interested in donating a meal to the Pov? We accept food prepared in commercial kitchens to serve during mealtimes. Learn more, contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@thepoverellocenter.org.

Plan a Fundraiser

It’s fun for a great cause. From an intimate dinner to a kickball tournament to a community bake sale, the fundraising possibilities are endless. To learn more, contact development@thepoverellocenter.org.

Volunteer

Another great way individuals and groups can help is by volunteering. You can assist in the kitchen, the admin area, around town with the Homeless Outreach Team, and more. Your time and energy will be greatly appreciated. For more information, contact our volunteer coordinator via the Volunteer webpage and volunteer@thepoverellocenter.org.