Bounty of the Bridgers, MSU Food Pantry

Bounty of the Bridgers Campus Food Pantry is available to offer supplemental and emergency food

assistance to any student, faculty, or staff in need.

 

Open for in-person shopping Wednesdays 11am-1pm, Thursdays 4pm-6pm

 

Phone: 406-994-4380

Permanent Pantry: Office of Advancement, 1102 6th Avenue

Pop-up Pantry: Office of Family and Graduate Housing, 1218 S. 15th Street

Website: montana.edu/oha/bounty-of-the-bridgers

 

 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP is a program designed to help people in Montana make ends meet and afford healthy food. SNAP

participants receive monthly food benefits on the Montana Access debit card.

 

Apply on their website.

 

Mail forms to: 12 North 3rd, Bozeman, MT 59715

Emergency Phone: 888-706-1535

Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/officeofpublicassistance

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

WIC is a nutrition education program providing nutrition services and food benefits to women, infants,

and children. WIC services are available to:

  • Women who are pregnant or have just given birth
  • Women who are breastfeeding
  • Infants and Children up to five years old (mothers, fathers, grandparents, foster parents, and other guardians may apply for WIC for children up to age five)

 

Address:

Healthy Gallatin: 215 W Mendenhall, Bozeman, MT 59715

Belgrade: 201 W Madison, Building

Montana State University: 1218 S. 15th Street, Bozeman

West Yellowstone: Povah Center, 10 S. Geyser Street

 

Phone: 406-582-3115

Website:healthygallatin.org/family-health/wic

Email: [email protected]

School Meals Program

School Meal Programs help ensure that children have access to a healthy lunch and breakfast each

school day. Meals are available for free or at a reduced price for families on limited incomes. Parents

can apply for Free and Reduced-Price (FRP) meals anytime during the school year.

 

Phone: 406-444-2501

Website: https://opi.mt.gov/Leadership/Management-Operations/School-Nutrition/School-Meal-Programs

 

Buy Eat Live Better

Buy Eat Live Better supports low-income Montanans in making the healthy choice the easy choice with

resources and classes on nutrition education, shopping on a budget, preparing well-balanced meals, and

more. It has different classes, recipes, and resources to help you eat healthier.

 

Phone: 406-444-2501

Address: Montana State University 235 Culbertson Hall, Bozeman, MT 59718

Website: buyeatlivebetter.org

 

Gallatin Valley Food Bank

Gallatin County Food Bank is the critical link between food and the people who need it. Shop for free

groceries and come as often as you need, no questions asked.

 

Open for in-person shopping Monday-Friday 1-4pm, and on Tuesdays 5-7pm

 

Phone: 406-586-7600

Address: 602 Bond St, Bozeman, MT 59715

Website: gallatinvalleyfoodbank.org

 

 

Belgrade Mobile Unit

Gallatin Valley Food Bank’s mobile service to Belgrade provides bread and produce as well as pre-

packaged foods. First and Third Monday of every month (closed holidays) Distribution Hours 5pm-6pm

 

Phone: 406-586-7600

Address: Peace Lutheran Church, 203 Jackrabbit Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714

Website: https://gallatinvalleyfoodbank.org/our-event/belgrade-mobile-distribution-28/

Headwaters Area Food Bank

The Headwaters Area Food Bank serves Three Forks and outlying area communities. Provides free food for anyone that needs it.

 

Distribution Hours: Tuesdays 10am-2pm, Wednesdays 2pm-6pm, Thursdays 10am-2pm

 

Phone: 406-285-3559

Address: 216 1st Street West, Three Forks, MT 59752

Website: facebook.com/HeadwatersAreaFoodBank

 

Big Sky Community Food Bank

The Big Sky Food Bank serves Big Sky and outlying area communities. Provides free food for anyone that needs it. It is a simple, easy, and confidential way to get food if needed.

 

Distribution Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm-7pm, Wednesdays and Fridays 11am-3pm

 

Phone: 406-995-3088

Address: 47995 Gallatin Road, Big Sky, MT 59716

Website: bigskyfoodbank.org

 

Fork and Spoon

Fork and Spoon is a pay-what-you-can (if you can) restaurant serving scratch made cooking. Open

Sunday- Thursday from 5-7pm for in house dining, and sack lunches are available on Fridays from 12-

6pm

 

Phone: 406-587-4225

Address: 302 N 7th Street, Bozeman, MT 59715

Website: forkandspoonbozeman.org

 

West Yellowstone Food Pantry

The West Yellowstone Social Services Office has resources to assist people with vital needs such as food,

clothing, health care, and job referrals.

 

Phone: 406-646-7311

Address: 440 Yellowstone Avenue, West Yellowstone, MT 59758

Website: https://mfbn.org/resource/the-west-yellowstone-food-bank/