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Hope for the hurting...
Reaching the poor with the love and the power of the gospel...
In November 2020, Valley Mission purchased the old Metro Gym, which is being transformed into a vibrant hub for community support.
Our new facility, opening soon, will offer a wide range of resources designed to provide support and hope for individuals and families in Pocatello. This inclusive center will house a weekly food pantry, laundromat, emergency shelter, commercial kitchen and dining area, offices for Valley Mission, and space for local agencies to provide on-site support. Our new Transformational Living Program . scheduled to launch in fall/winter 2025, will provide a comprehensive pathway for individuals seeking a fresh start.
Our new facility, opening soon, will offer a wide range of resources designed to provide support and hope for individuals and families in Pocatello. This inclusive center will house a weekly food pantry, laundromat, emergency shelter, commercial kitchen and dining area, offices for Valley Mission, and space for local agencies to provide on-site support. Our new Transformational Living Program . scheduled to launch in fall/winter 2025, will provide a comprehensive pathway for individuals seeking a fresh start.
New Home - Food Pantry
ATTENTION FEDERAL WORKERS AND SNAP BENEFITS RECIPIENTS
If you are a federal worker who has been furloughed or receive food stamps (SNAP), we are here to help where we can. During this time of uncertainty, we are lifting our 2 times per month limit for you and your family. If you need food each week, please come and visit us at the Food Pantry. We do ask that you show either your federal ID or EBT card at check-in. While it is unfortunate that we have to ask for this, there are those who will try to take advantage of this situation. So we do what we can to mitigate the abuse.
If there are other ways that we can assist you, please do not hesitate to ask.
(We are not able to assist with rent or utilities at this time.)
FOOD PANTRY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Until our building renovation is complete, our Food Pantry will operate every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 408 N. Arthur Avenue.
We welcome community members to pick up essential food items for themselves or their families.
To ensure accessibility for all, please limit pick-up to 2 times per month, allowing our team to assist each visitor efficiently.
Licensed caregivers serving clients, may contact us to discuss arrangements.
Our team of dedicated volunteers is here to help you access the resources you need.
For questions or concerns, reach out to Karl at 208-232-6305 or via email at karl@valleymission.org.
Until our building renovation is complete, our Food Pantry will operate every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 408 N. Arthur Avenue.
We welcome community members to pick up essential food items for themselves or their families.
To ensure accessibility for all, please limit pick-up to 2 times per month, allowing our team to assist each visitor efficiently.
Licensed caregivers serving clients, may contact us to discuss arrangements.
Our team of dedicated volunteers is here to help you access the resources you need.
For questions or concerns, reach out to Karl at 208-232-6305 or via email at karl@valleymission.org.
THANK YOU TO ALL!
WOW! What an adventure! We had some amazing conversations - 27 in all (including recorded ones) - and learned many things about our community, struggles people are having, success people have and continue to have, and more. We thank you all for the various tech demon issues we had, and defeated:), throughout. We are saddened that our final few minutes literally got blown away with a massive gust of wind that broke our connection. God still won!
Thank you to Chuck and Pastor Mike who stayed the ENTIRE TIME!
Oh, and by the way, you also gave a few dollars to help our project - $110,000 (and growing still)!!!!
THANK YOU!!
WOW! What an adventure! We had some amazing conversations - 27 in all (including recorded ones) - and learned many things about our community, struggles people are having, success people have and continue to have, and more. We thank you all for the various tech demon issues we had, and defeated:), throughout. We are saddened that our final few minutes literally got blown away with a massive gust of wind that broke our connection. God still won!
Thank you to Chuck and Pastor Mike who stayed the ENTIRE TIME!
Oh, and by the way, you also gave a few dollars to help our project - $110,000 (and growing still)!!!!
THANK YOU!!
STREET REACH Continues to Grow!
Our Street Reach initiative brings Valley Mission services directly to the community. By visiting homeless encampments throughout Pocatello, our team provides essential supplies and invites individuals to connect with Valley Mission and
partner agencies for long-term support.
The numbers continue to grow each week as we head out! That concerns us as we approach winter with little to no additional space for shelter in the cold months. We are working with other agencies and folks to come up with a plan, but this could be a challenging winter season if things don't fall in place. Please pray for wisdom and a place!
Our Street Reach initiative brings Valley Mission services directly to the community. By visiting homeless encampments throughout Pocatello, our team provides essential supplies and invites individuals to connect with Valley Mission and
partner agencies for long-term support.
The numbers continue to grow each week as we head out! That concerns us as we approach winter with little to no additional space for shelter in the cold months. We are working with other agencies and folks to come up with a plan, but this could be a challenging winter season if things don't fall in place. Please pray for wisdom and a place!
RAMP - Reach Access Mobile Partnership
This is our monthly outreach to our homeless neighbors. A gathering of several partner agencies who join us at a local park to offer resources, support, encouragement and so much more! This gives our neighbors a chance to truly see what and who is available for them and their specific needs.
SEPTEMBER WAS AMAZING!
Many of the folks we serve/minister to in the community came and took advantage of all the services being offered. Haircuts galore, pet care, goodie bags with great things in them, blankets, and lots of clothing went out - it was a great event
THANK YOU to JIMMY JOHN'S for the lunch!!!
These will continue through October, weather permitting possibly November. As fall moves in soon, we will be in need of gloves and hats for those who will remain in the elements. Blankets will also be of need as we get into the colder months.
This is our monthly outreach to our homeless neighbors. A gathering of several partner agencies who join us at a local park to offer resources, support, encouragement and so much more! This gives our neighbors a chance to truly see what and who is available for them and their specific needs.
SEPTEMBER WAS AMAZING!
Many of the folks we serve/minister to in the community came and took advantage of all the services being offered. Haircuts galore, pet care, goodie bags with great things in them, blankets, and lots of clothing went out - it was a great event
THANK YOU to JIMMY JOHN'S for the lunch!!!
These will continue through October, weather permitting possibly November. As fall moves in soon, we will be in need of gloves and hats for those who will remain in the elements. Blankets will also be of need as we get into the colder months.
And we are on hold...
Words you never want to hear in construction, but it is part of the business.
Whether it is materials not on sight, scheduling for staff, or funding for the project - any one of these can cause delays and move your target date further out than planned.
Ours right now is all funding related. Not a lot of cash coming in at this time of year, yet we still need to see the facility open by fall/winter in order to help our homeless neighbors who could very well be on the streets by then.
Some good news recently is that our sprinkler bid MAY come in at or under $100,000!
We will know more about that very soon, and will keep you posted. In the meantime -
Please keep praying for our neighbors on the streets!
Words you never want to hear in construction, but it is part of the business.
Whether it is materials not on sight, scheduling for staff, or funding for the project - any one of these can cause delays and move your target date further out than planned.
Ours right now is all funding related. Not a lot of cash coming in at this time of year, yet we still need to see the facility open by fall/winter in order to help our homeless neighbors who could very well be on the streets by then.
Some good news recently is that our sprinkler bid MAY come in at or under $100,000!
We will know more about that very soon, and will keep you posted. In the meantime -
Please keep praying for our neighbors on the streets!
