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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Helena Food Share is serving about 30% more households than last year

Plus, Carroll College lands a $1.7 million grant for its physician assistant program.

The Good Day Helena team7 sources3 min read

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Food Share

is serving about 175 households per day, roughly 30% more than at this time last year. About 25% of its customers receive , and changes to that program are expected to affect about 7,000 Montanans. KXLF News

Helena Food Share is serving about 30% more households

175
households served per day
30%
roughly more than at this time last year
25%
of customers receive SNAP benefits
100
volunteer shifts filled about each week

Source: KXLF News

Housing

Helena is pursuing an affordable housing showcase. It may yield homes built with creative funding and development strategies that the public could tour. The Independent Record

Providence

If you're a student, Carroll College President Dr. Jennifer Glowienka has offered assistance to students seeking a place to finish their degrees. Providence announced Oct. 27 that it will conclude educational operations at the end of the 2026–2027 academic year, with a final day of instruction scheduled for Aug. 20, 2027. Northern Broadcasting System

Carroll grant

Carroll College received a $1.7 million E. L. Wiegand Foundation grant. It will equip the developing physician assistant program with advanced labs and technology. The Independent Record

Lottery

Montana Lottery leaders say they're working to get the annual game back on track after technical problems delayed ticket sales Sunday. Director Bob Brown said the state and vendor Bally's Intralot tested a new central gaming system for volume before opening day. KXLF News

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Wednesday is one of those November days Montanans don't turn down: sunny, a light wind and highs from the 40s to the mid 50s. Then the gales of November show up early for some places Thursday through the weekend, with strong wind along the Rocky Mountain Front and the plains. Take the long lunch.

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Good Day Helenato me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Helena Food Share is serving about 30% more households than last year

Plus, Carroll College lands a $1.7 million grant for its physician assistant program.

The TLDR

  1. Helena Food Share serves about 175 households a day
  2. Helena pursues an affordable housing showcase
  3. Carroll offers help to University of Providence students
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