Arlene Wilson, of Bigfork, helps prepare packaged boxes of food for customers of the Bigfork Food Bank. The food bank transitioned to pre-packaged boxes to help curtail the spread of COVID-19. (Mackenzie Reiss/Bigfork Eagle)
April 29, 2020
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Food bank open to shoppers in May with restrictions
The Bigfork Food Bank is taking a big step towards normalcy by opening their doors for clients to shop, rather than pick up prepackaged boxes of food, two days next month. Food banks are considered essential businesses and have been allowed to continue operations throughout the coronavirus pandemic. However, to reduce the risk of exposure to both clients and volunteers, the Bigfork Food Bank reduced distribution days down from four to a single day in April and have not allowed customers inside — until now.