Flathead Food Bank Staff
The Flathead Food Bank strives to eliminate hunger in the Flathead Valley through collaborative partnerships creating effective solutions to connect and strengthen individuals, families and the community through access to healthy nutritious food.
Chris Sidmore
Executive Director
Chris joined the team in the summer of 2023. He is from the Flathead Valley and is thankful to have the chance to serve his community through this role. Above all Chris is proud of being a dad of two children. He enjoys all the amazing Montana activities and is convinced that he knows where the best hidden waterfalls are.
“I used to want to fix people, now I just want to be with them,” – Bob Goff: Love Does
Emily
Development Manager
The most appealing aspect of being involved with Flathead Food Bank for me is that the cause is so simple, but so powerful. Getting food to people in need is a singular function with a huge impact. As a fund raiser, it is very rewarding for me to be a part of an organization that directly turns donations into meals for people during times of stress and financial anxiety. When I’m not finding new ways to create fundraisers or writing a grant, I hike, swim and ski in this place we are all lucky enough to call home.
“It takes all kinds of people to make the world go around.” – Prince
Margit
Capital Campaign Director
Working for the Flathead Food Bank is very rewarding. The mission of ‘Fighting Hunger. Feeding Hope’ is brought to life every day by the amazing team. It is heart-warming to see the community support for our mission. I look forward to our future endeavors. When I’m not raising money for the food bank, my husband and I love hiking, biking, visiting art shows, and spending time with friends. We visit Glacier National Park as often as possible.
“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” – Mary Oliver
Eric
Volunteer Coordinator
Sometimes people just need a small lift to get some traction during a tough stretch. If you’ve ever had your own tough stretch, you’ll know that everything looks better after a solid meal. I’d worked in the ‘for-profit’ world for a long time but had always held a vision of lending a hand in a more community related field. Providentially, Flathead Food Bank had an opening for the Volunteers Coordinator position at a time when I could make a career change. Outside of the food bank, I’m a pretty cheap date…some hike/hunt/fish/camp days with family and friends; a bit of gardening and the cutting of a few cords of firewood. Maybe throw in a summertime float trip or three, and of course, some rain & snow day reading/writing sessions with said firewood.
”Here is the test to find whether your mission on Earth is finished: If you’re alive, it isn’t.” – Richard Bach
Stephanie
Operations Manager
I started working at the Flathead Food Bank in 2015. i enjoy helping the people in our community by playing a small part in helping them feed their families.
“It isn’t how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa
Beth
Intake Coordinator
“So many things are possible, just as long as you don’t know they are impossible.” – Norton Juster
Cindy
Office Assistant
Brian
Rescue Driver
I have lived in the Flathead Valley for over thirteen years. I love spending time in nature hiking, fishing and foraging. I enjoy working for the food bank and helping people in our community.
“Food is not just fuel. Food is about family. Food is about community. Food is about identity. And we nourish all those things when we eat well.” – Michael Pollan
Jesse
Warehouse Manager
Todd
Warehouse Assistant
Board of Directors
Janet Zauner – Board Treasurer
Brian Aegerter – Board Member
Amanda Andrus – Board Member
Julie Davison – Board Member
Star Ironside – Board Member
Claudine Johnson – Board Member
Karla Levengood – Board Member
Mary McClarty – Board Member
Camee Ridgway – Board Member
Pamela Carbonari – Board Member
