Hunger in Montana

MFBN has partnered with Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program (MBCHP) to better serve our clients who may be eligible to receive preventative breast and cervical health screenings. Read More

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Did You Know?

Federal Poverty Level Income for a family of 3 = $1,383/month

Less average Montana rent for family of 3 = $477/month

Less average Montana Childcare for 2 children = $780/month

Monthly income remaining for utilities, transportation, health care and food = $126/month

• 11.2% of Montana Households are food insecure. 4.6% are hungry. (Approximately 47,000 families.)

• In 2006, 708,073 clients (including repeat visits) received emergency assistance from a food pantry.

• In 2005, coinciding with the increase in fuel cost, emergency food use spiked 172% over the previous year.

• Around 58% participation of estimated eligible clients in the Food Stamp Program in 2006.

• Food Stamps bring in $89,953,948 to Montana every year.

• 68% participation in the WIC program in 2004.

• 84% of the schools in Montana offer breakfast to their students (an increase from 77% last year.)

• 17.7% of the children who receive free or reduced lunch during the school year participated in the Summer Food Service Program in 2005.

• Obesity rates up from 9% in 1990 to 19% in 2001.