For the seventh year in a row, Plum Creek Timber Co. donations to local food banks will help them meet ongoing needs during the holiday season.

Seven community food banks serving Northwest Montana received a total of $35,000, including Columbia Falls Food Bank $7,500; Flathead Valley Food Bank $12,500; Libby Food Pantry $2,500; North Valley Food Bank $4,000; Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down and Food Pantry $4,000; Tobacco Valley Food Pantry $2,500; and Westshore Community Assistance Program $2,000.  

Plum Creek employees also pitched in, collecting food and donating more than 140 turkeys to the food banks.  

“Plum Creek is pleased to support local organizations in Northwest Montana through donations and volunteerism,” Plum Creek vice president Tom Ray said. “The food banks are a vital resource to families and others struggling to make ends meet, and we are happy to support their critical mission. We hope our donations will mean a happier holiday for many community residents.”