Food help in Montana
Every food-assistance program available in Montana, with live counts from Feed America's verified directory. Free, no login. 1,434 verified locations across 131 cities and 44 counties.
Need food right now in Montana?
Call 211 — free, 24/7, multilingualPrograms available in Montana
Food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens
668 verified locations distribute groceries, hot meals, and pre-packed boxes to Montana residents at no cost. Most do not require an appointment. Many have walk-in hours.
Browse by city → Search by ZIP codeSNAP (food stamps)
SNAP is administered by Montana's state agency. Eligibility: typically 130% of federal poverty (income limit ~$1,632/mo for 1 person, ~$3,380/mo for a family of 4). Senior + disability applicants qualify under more generous rules.
Apply for SNAP in Montana → Check eligibilityWIC (Women, Infants, Children)
0 WIC clinics in Montana. Serves pregnant parents and children under 5 with income at or below 185% of federal poverty. Free food, formula, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling.
Apply for WIC in Montana → Clinic locatorSchool meals (NSLP + School Breakfast)
256 verified school + summer meal sites in Montana. Households at or below 130% of federal poverty get free meals; 130-185% get reduced-price meals. Many Montana districts use the Community Eligibility Provision — free meals for ALL students.
Find school meals in Montana →FQHC community health centers
147 HRSA-funded Federally Qualified Health Centers in Montana provide sliding-scale primary care, on-site SNAP outreach, and food-insecurity screening + referral.
Find FQHCs in Montana →Senior food help (CSFP, SFMNP, Meals on Wheels)
Multiple programs serve Montana residents 60+: CSFP (monthly USDA food box), Meals on Wheels (home delivery), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program ($50/season for fresh produce).
All senior programs →Disaster food help (D-SNAP)
D-SNAP provides one-time emergency food benefits when a federally-declared disaster strikes Montana. Eligibility differs from regular SNAP — many households who don't normally qualify do qualify for D-SNAP.
Active disaster declarations →Browse Montana by location
- All 131 cities with food pantries in Montana
- SNAP retailers in Montana (363 stores)
- Montana counties with SNAP retailers (44 counties)
- WIC clinics in Montana
- School + summer meal sites in Montana
- FQHC health centers in Montana
For Montana journalists, foundations, and researchers
- Montana Hunger Atlas — citation-ready stats: pantry counts, partner-verified %, top cities by pantry density, geographic coverage
- Montana disaster food assistance — active FEMA declarations + D-SNAP eligibility
- Montana press release — citation-ready Feed America footprint announcement (NewsArticle JSON-LD)
- Apply for SNAP in Montana — state portal + step-by-step
- Apply for WIC in Montana — agency portal + clinic locator
Frequently asked questions
How many food pantries are in Montana?
668 verified pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries across 131 cities. Most are free walk-in.
How do I apply for SNAP in Montana?
Visit /apply-snap/mt for Montana's official online portal, eligibility rules, and emergency-SNAP info.
Does Montana have WIC?
Yes — 0 WIC clinics. See /apply-wic/mt for the application portal.
Where can I use SNAP / EBT in Montana?
363 retailers accept SNAP — browse by city or county.
Free school meals in Montana?
Yes. 256 school + summer meal sites. Households below 130% FPL eat free; 130-185% get reduced-price. Many districts use Community Eligibility Provision (free for all students). See /school-meals/mt.
Senior food help in Montana?
CSFP, SNAP-with-senior-deductions, Meals on Wheels, SFMNP, TEFAP — see /senior-food-help.
About Feed America's Montana directory
Feed America (501(c)(3), EIN 92-1761881) operates the largest free food-assistance directory in the United States. Our Montana listings come from federal primary sources (USDA Food and Nutrition Service, HRSA, NCES) and verified community partners. Every record carries a verification date and source attribution. Read our methodology →