New Data Shows 1 in 9 Montanans Live in Food Insecure Households.
Montana Food Bank Network announces the release of Map the Meal Gap 2019, the latest report by Feeding America on food insecurity at the county level. Map the Meal Gap…
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Grocery Rescue Program: Saving millions of pounds of food from going in the landfill every year
Americans waste 150,000 tons of waste of food each day. – The Guardian It’s no big shocker that food waste is a major issue. The USDA estimates that in the…
Show your true colors
FRIDAY IS BACKPACK JERSEY DAY BackPack Jersey Day is a fundraiser developed to raise awareness and funds needed to continue the BackPack Program in schools throughout the state. Just a…
[UPDATE 4/16:] 100,000 Montanans’ healthcare is on the line.
The next few hours are crucial! Take action now to protect the healthcare of 1 in 10 Montanans The vote to pass Medicaid Expansion tied on the Senate floor yesterday,…
Montanans Receive Recognition for Reducing Hunger, Improving Nutrition
The Food Security Council of the Montana Food Bank Network, which works to improve long term food security and reduce hunger in Montana, is pleased to announce its recognition of…
Nineteen partners awarded mini-grants to increase Grocery Rescue Program capacity
Through a partnership with Feeding America and Walmart, the Montana Food Bank Network was awarded $37,000 in funds to support the Grocery Rescue Program. The funds were distributed through our…
Support Double SNAP dollars
HB400 Supports Montana’s Double SNAP Dollars Program Montana’s Double SNAP Dollars Program is a win for families, farmers, and local economies. Help urge support for HB400! We’ve been sharing a…
The Government shutdown is hitting Montana hard. What are individuals and families receiving a paycheck of $0 supposed to do?
As the partial government shutdown drags on, we are hearing from more individuals from around Montana who have no idea where to start. Government employees around the state, usually experiencing local…
Food Security Council is now accepting nominations
The Food Security Council serves to identify barriers to food security, gaps in services and the need for program development throughout the state. The mission of the Council…