EmPower Place

09/24/2026

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

EmPower Place is excited to host this annual event again with our dear friend Marilyn Gomez who will share some cultural traditions, food, and stories from the Oaxaca region of Mexico.

Please sign up using the link below so we know how many people to expect.

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/805094EA5A92AA7F49-66159521-hispanic?useFullSite=false

09/17/2026

Have you ever experienced food insecurity or benefited from social safety net programs? Have you ever wanted to learn more about how our government works and how to use your voice to advocate for change? Do you have a desire to learn from local leaders or build community with other passionate people? Our LEVL program - Lived Experience Voices and Leaders-might be for you!

We will be meeting two Wednesdays per month and provide stipends and lunch for participants. Participants must be 18 or older.

We are accepting applications for LEVL through September 30th. We will be interviewing everyone interested, finalizing the cohort by October 2nd, and beginning to meet on October 7th.

You can apply in person- applications are available at EmPower Place- or online at
docs.google.com/forms/…/viewform?usp=header

08/17/2026

We need volunteers!

We need help setting up for our Back to School Bash on Tuesday, and we need help at the Bash itself on Wednesday! If you are available, please use this link to sign up for a slot. And please share with anyone else who might be interested! Thans for helping to nourish our community.

We are gearing up for our annual Back to School Bash to help make sure families have what they need for the school year. We will have school supplies, used clothing, and a bunch of awesome organizations coming in to provide other resources. It takes a lot of amazing helpers to make this happen! Plea...

08/10/2026

Join us for a community movie MORNING! School is still out for a few more weeks. Let’s get out of the smoke and watch a movie together and have some breakfast! Friday August 14th at 10am.

08/04/2026

Join us at EmPower Place on Wednesday, August 19th from 10am-1pm for our annual Back to School Bash. We will have new school supplies, used clothing, sack lunches for kiddos, and partner organizations coming in to share other awesome resources, like vaccinations and vision screenings.

You do not need to sign up in advance, just pop by.

We are so excited to nourish community through this event, but I know not everyone can make it and supplies are limited. There are a lot of other places to get school supplies and other needs as the new school year draws near. Feel free to post other resources and events in the comments. By working together, we can make sure every child has their needs met. Thank you!

EmPower Place is located at 1720 Wyoming St in Missoula next to Missoula Food Bank & Community Center.

07/21/2026

Garden Thyme on Tuesdays is a fun opportunity to learn about growing food and to try new things!

EmPower Place is located at Missoula Food Bank & Community Center- 1720 Wyoming St

05/24/2026

EmPower Place Summer Club sign ups have begun! This is a free summer program for 8-13 year olds that takes place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. You can sign up for a week at a time- picking the themes and activities that fit your child’s interests and schedule. Anyone wanting to participate must reserve a spot in advance- space is limited. For more information and to sign up, please visit this link (or use the QR code.)

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/805094EA5A92AA7F49-63699535-empower?useFullSite=false

04/22/2026

This free book club is a great opportunity to connect with other caregivers. For more info and to sign up, check out this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094EA5A92AA7F49-63539969-parenting #/