Food Security
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/