Town Pump gives to 'Beef on Every Plate'

From Montana Cattlemen’s Association

Montana Cattlemen’s Association Foundation has received a $5,000 grant from the Town Pump Charitable Foundation to help pay for processing hamburger from cattle donated by local ranchers.

Montana Cattlemen’s Association Foundation has organized the “Beef On Every Plate” program enabling cattle producers to donate cull cows, steers and bulls which the MCA Foundation then arranges to have processed into one-pound hamburger packages and distributed to local food banks.

One in seven Montanans struggle with hunger; one in five children in Montana live in households that struggle with hunger. USDA reports 11.5 percent of Montana households are “food insecure” and often skip meals or go to bed hungry, including the elderly and young children. Many on fixed incomes, single mothers, and the working poor simply cannot afford to purchase quality meat to feed their families.

“As cattle producers, we always have beef in the freezer. Unfortunately, this is a luxury that too many Montanans do not share. The need is overwhelming,” MCA Foundation President Hugh Broadus said. “We are greatly appreciative of the support we have received from Town Pump to help feed our neighbors in need.”

Anyone who wishes to donate a cow, bull or steer can call the Montana Cattlemen’s Foundation 406-930-1883 to make arrangements. For those who do not own cattle, cash donations are also needed to help pay for costs associated with processing the beef.

With public help the program can provide assistance to Montanans in need, organizer’s saud, Montana Cattlemen’s Foundation for Research, Education and Endowment is a non-profit tax-exempt charitable foundation organized under IRS tax code Section 501(c)(3). All contributions are fully deductible. Since MCA is an all-volunteer organization, there are no administration costs; therefore, 100 percent of donations go to this program.

For more information, contact Montana Cattlemen’s Association Foundation, PO Box 536, Vaughn, MT 59487, email [email protected], or call 406-930-1883.