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Once a struggling veteran, food pantry founder looks out for other former service members

by TAYLOR INMAN
Bigfork Eagle | November 9, 2022 12:00 AM

There was a period of time in North West Montana Veterans Food Pantry founder Allen Erickson’s life when he wasn’t sure when he’d see any relief from his struggles with alcoholism and homelessness.

Now 83-years-old — and 49 years sober — he’s running one of the first established and largest veterans outreach organizations in Montana...

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