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HRDC to Host Annual Huffing For Stuffing Race to Fight Hunger in the Gallatin Valley

HRDC Press Release

Bozeman, MT – HRDC is excited to announce the return of its annual Huffing For Stuffing race, happening on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024, at the Museum of the Rockies. The event kicks off with a Kids Run at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday,
November 28, 2024, followed by 5K and 10K races and a 5K fun run. A virtual 5K option is available for participants joining remotely.

HRDC has seen a growing need for food assistance in the community, driven largely by rising costs of food and housing. Many HRDC customers seeking food and nutrition support are based in Bozeman and Belgrade, and nearly half represent some of the most vulnerable populations: 20% are children and 21% are seniors.

“Last year, we distributed nearly two million pounds of food, serving over 12,000 individuals and families,” said Jill Holder, HRDC’s Food and Nutrition Director. “Events like Huffing For Stuffing make our work possible. Since 2007, this event has raised over $500,000 to feed local families. We’re so grateful to everyone who participates by running, walking, volunteering, or cheering. It’s a wonderful way to come together and make a difference on Thanksgiving.”

Huffing For Stuffing offers events for all ages and abilities. To register or donate, visithuffingforstuffing.com. To learn more about HRDC and its programs, visit thehrdc.org.

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Brooke Poole

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Since 2015, Brooke has been working with Allergan Aesthetics, Body Contouring. In 2018, Brooke began her role as Senior Manager of Training. Brooke graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Commercial Photography from Appalachian State University in 2011.

Brooke began her role on our Board in 2019. However, she feels it’s more fitting to say that she gets to serve on our Board. For Brooke, an evening at our Fork & Spoon was her first glance into our organization’s powerful work. As Brooke states, joining the Board has only expanded her appreciation for the caliber of people leading our mission and the impact of our vast ecosystem of services. While metrics alone are impressive, Brooke likes to visualize each number as an individual example of support – an extension of a helping hand, a moment of relief – given to one of our neighbors. She is grateful for the opportunity to participate in shaping HRDC’s future.

Although Brooke spends most of her volunteer time with HRDC, she was fortunate enough to build with Habitat for Humanity over the course of the summer in 2020. Her favorite place to spend time is anywhere under the Big Sky, although Hyalite may be her favorite place on Earth.

Ron Brey

Public Sector

Ron served as Bozeman’s Assistant City Manager from 1990 to 2008. After retiring, Ron joined our Board in 2011. Ron received his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Montana in 1977, and his Masters in Science in Rural, Town, and Regional Planning from the University of Montana in 1987.

During his time with the City of Bozeman, Ron saw the important role that HRDC has played in our community. Ron has seen that HRDC provides necessary social services to assure that all Bozeman residents could obtain housing, food, training, employment and the other necessities of life. He also came to understand that HRDC was always able to respond immediately as new community needs arose. Ron believes that the dedication, hard work, and compassion of HRDC’s staff make it a real honor to serve on the Board.

Ron also serves on the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee for the City of Bozeman, and as a volunteer with the Red Cross. One of Ron’s favorite activities is walking his beloved dog every day, enjoying many of Bozeman’s trails and parks, like Burke Park, Bozeman Creek, and the Hyalite and Mount Ellis areas. Ron and his wife Claire enjoy spending their days with family, friends, and time outdoors.