Melissa McGuire

You never know what someone’s walking through. On the outside, it may seem like life is working perfectly for them. But on the inside, chaos and unknowns reign.

You never know what someone’s walking through. On the outside, it may seem like life is working perfectly for them. But on the inside, chaos and unknowns reign. When Josephine* walked into POM that morning, you’d never know the struggle
Melissa McGuire

Babies bring such joy to a family. The sweet smiles, little giggles and all ten fingers and toes are gifts that keep giving. And babies around the holidays? What could be even better than that?!?! But for one of the families we serve, they will spend more time around a hospital Christmas tree, than one at home.

Babies bring such joy to a family. The sweet smiles, little giggles and all ten fingers and toes are gifts that keep giving. And babies around the holidays? What could be even better than that?!?! But for one of the families we serve, the
Melissa McGuire

Asking for help takes courage. And for some, coming to our drive-thru food bank is the first step in starting a new path. Clients feel comfort when talking to the friendly faces there to serve them. Relationships and community start to build. And then trust and openness start to happen.

Asking for help takes courage. And for some, coming to our drive-thru food bank is the first step in starting a new path. Clients feel comfort when talking to the friendly faces there to serve them. Relationships and community start to bu
Melissa McGuire
It takes a village.

We at POM are so blessed by our community partners. When we all unite to help a client who’s struggling, we achieve more than any one of us could do alone. And we have the absolute privilege of sharing one of those stories with you today.

It takes a village.
Melissa McGuire
Neighbors In Need - "Food bank is creating ...

You know that feeling with you get into a routine and you just do things without even thinking about them? Maybe it’s the drive into work each morning. You get to the office and you don’t even remember how you got there. You think to yourself, “did I leave the coffee machine on?” Routines are good, don’t get me wrong. But sometimes, we focus so much on the routine, that we miss little surprises along the way.

Neighbors In Need - "Food bank is creating community. "

The Ripple Effect

The Ripple Effect

I love watching our volunteers interact with the folks who come for services. It’s like old friends catching up and checking in on each other. There are many who come through food bank every week, as much for the social engagement as for the food.  Often it is during these brief conversations that people will share a life event or a greater need. 

Many Hands

Many Hands

Sometimes it takes many hands to make a difference. Last winter Plateau Outreach Ministries (POM) had a visit from a young family who had recently become homeless.  “John and Trish” met in Idaho when Trish was visiting family and John was working there short term.

Turning Point

Turning Point

“Stephanie”, one of this year’s Turning Point successes, is a strong woman, mother, grandma, daughter, and sister.  When she first came to POM she had just gained custody of her grandson after a very tough custody battle