Food Policy Council

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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

The Food Policy Council is the advocacy arm of the Montana Food Bank Network's (MFBN) board of directors. The council serves to identify barriers to food security, gaps in services and the need for program development throughout the state. MFBN's Advocacy Department works to carry out much of the work identified by the Food Policy Council.

The council has representation from statewide advocacy groups, state offices (such as Food Stamps and Child Nutrition), congressional delegations and members of MFBN board and staff.

FOOD POLICY COUNCIL MISSION :

• To identify the impact and effect of hunger in Montana,

• To educate the public and policy makers on the status of hunger in Montana, and the role they play in ending hunger.

• To collaborate with private, public and governmental organizations to implement realistic solutions to reducing hunger, and

• To pursue long term solutions at the local, state, regional, and federal policy levels and increase participation in food assistance programs.