The following includes a list of community resources. While the list is not inclusive, these are the resources that are most commonly requested. If you do not see what you are searching for use the www.montana211.org link, or click the contact button on our website. Complete the form and someone will help you.
Montana Works has everything you need to know about filing for unemployment benefits and other related matters. You can also find an instructional video.
Montana 2-1-1 provides information and connects people to resources for non-emergency needs.
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Learn more below about Lifeline, an assistance resource for discounted internet, free phones and free coverage.
No two birth injuries are exactly alike, so it is important to make sure your child receives a proper diagnosis from a medical professional. After your child’s birth injury has been diagnosed, your primary doctor will be able to provide a clearer outlook on your child’s rehabilitation and recovery. Click here to learn more.
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A hot nutritious mid-day meal delivered by volunteers Monday through Friday to homebound seniors 60 and older. A donation of $4.00 per meal is recommended but will not be denied if unable to contribute. Meals are available in Billings, Lockwood, Laurel and Worden area.
Business Line: 406-259-9666
Phone 1: 406-259-9666 (Billings MOW)
Phone 2: 406-256-6413 (South Park Senior Center)
Phone 3: 406-628-7571 (Laurel)
Phone 4: 406-967-6535 (Worden)
Gathers food and other essentials to meet the needs of the under privileged in our community. Provides food to various client programs at no cost to the agencies or to their individual clients while assuming the leadership role in feeding the hungry and delivering quality food and other products.
Business Line: 406-259-2856
Fax: 406-259-9847
The Billings Food Bank provides nutritional food boxes for low income seniors that are struggling with meeting their basic food requirements.
Business Line: 406-259-2856
Fax: 406-259-9847
Family Service works to prevent hunger and homelessness in Yellowstone County by providing food boxes, rent assistance, utilities, deposit assistance, clothing and other household items.
Business Line: 406-259-2269
Fax: 406-259-7940
Billings Family Services provides a 14 day supply of food for those experiencing hunger.
Business Line: 406-259-2269
Fax: 406-259-7940
This valuable program works to improve the health of low-income elderly persons by supplementing diets with nutritious USDA food. There are no fees or costs associated with the program.
Business Line: 406-259-2269
The Montana Rescue Mission Women’s and Children’s Shelter serves single women and women with children. Assistance is also provided to intact families. A variety of programs are offered to help make the stay productive by providing vital tools to overcome the causes of homelessness. Parenting classes, life skills, anger management, nutrition and food preparation, conflict resolution, addiction counseling, and spiritual development are offered. Chapel services and counseling are available. Meals are served and laundry facilities are available to residents.
Apply in person Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Business Line: 406-259-3105
The main focus of the Salvation Army is to reach out to the homeless of Yellowstone County by helping with a spectrum of basic needs: food, shelter, transportation, hygiene, obtaining employment, obtaining housing, and spiritual comfort. Disaster response is very important and often among the first on the scene. Visit our social service office during walk-in hours if you are homeless or in crisis.
Business Line: 406-245-4659
Fax: 406-245-0854
The Veterans Meat Locker provides free professionally processed wild game for ONLY Veterans and ALL Veterans qualify with proof of service. No legitimate veteran regardless of the branch or service record will be turned away.
Business Line: 406-860-9683
Food Pantry is limited to Laurel and surrounding communities. Rent and utility assistance limited to Laurel, gently used clothing and household items to anyone in need ($1.50 per bag). Open cooler with limited food items to anyone. Serves west of 73rd to Park City. Outside service area are on a case by case basis. It is important to verify where you live.
Business Line: 406-628-7281
Add’l Phone: 406-628-7381
This food pantry provides food to local community that is in need of a helping hand.
Anyone residing in Carbon County, and in need, has access to the food bank twice each month. Packaged goods such as cereal and pasta, and canned soup, fruit and vegetables are always on hand. Hamburger, bread, eggs and dairy products are always on hand.
Address: 17th E 11th St, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Business Line: 406-446-1255
Anyone in need of food security. Free groceries – donations accepted.
Address: 206 N D St, Bridger, MT 59041 (Old Furniture Factory)
Business Line: 406-662-1060
Any high school student who is food insecure. Meal pantry for Red Lodge High School students.
Address: 800 Chambers N, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Business Line: 406-446-1903
For the health and safety of our community we have updated several policies regarding services, while trying to maintain the highest standards. We hope these measures will protect the well-being of our customers and volunteers.
Our Facebook page will offer the most up to date information. If you have any questions, please contact us on messenger or at 665-2997. In the mean time, please do your best to respect the changes we have made and thank you for your understanding during this time.
Business Line: 406-665-2997
Community Food Bank
Address: 3391 I90 Frontage Road, Garryowen 59031
Business Line: 406-638-2821
Through the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations HRDC provides a variety of healthy and nutritious food to enrolled tribal members on or near the Crow Reservation on a monthly basis. Contact Agency for eligibility requirements and further details. Please call.
Business Line: 406-665-2523
Local church can provide some meat from Pioneer Meats in Big Timber.
Address: 15 S Park St Reed Point, Montana
Business Phone: (406) 326-2263
Email
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Montana Food Bank is available at 31 Pioneer Trail Big Timber, 59011
Email
Business Line: (406) 932-4555
Montana Food Bank is open Mondays 12 PM-4 PM, and the first and last Fridays of the month 12 PM-4 PM
Business Line: (406) 932-4070
