HRDC operates the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) in Hardin, serving the Crow Reservation. FDPIR provides a variety of healthy and nutritious foods from canned fruits and vegetables to dry goods, frozen meats and fresh produce every month.

Updates

Temporary Food Delivery Delays

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) contractor for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is experiencing temporary food delivery delays. This is impacting our inventory levels.

USDA is working to resume regular, on-time deliveries as quickly as possible. USDA is also working with us to provide food through other methods in the meantime.
Until the issues are resolved, your FDPIR food package may look a little different. We thank you for your patience.

To learn more, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/usda-foods/supply-chain-disruptions

New Freezer Installation & Food Delivery Changes

The warehouse is getting a new freezer and cooler and will be installed April 15th -19th.This may cause delays in issuing your food to you if you are a certified member of the warehouse. We will not have produce or frozen foods available during this week for issuance. The warehouse will be fully operational the week of April 22 and you will be able to pick up your dry goods and frozen/cooler items.

Due to a change in produce delivery dates, we will need to change our Southern route food delivery to Garryowen, Lodge Grass and Wyola. Beginning in April, we will be making these deliveries on the second Wednesday of the month. In April, this will be the 10th.

Commodity Food Increase

A guide rate change  will increase the amount of food received by each member of a household. In addition to the increase of eggs, meat and vegetables, the USDA is also offering frozen strawberries in 1lb packs and bison stew meat in 2lb packs.

Crow Food now delivers to rural towns in Big Horn County

The Crow Food Distribution Center now provides delivery services for elders and individuals with a disability in the rural towns of Big Horn County  areas including Crow Agency, Garryowen, Lodge Grass, Wyola, St. Xavier and Pryor.

New Warehouse Hours

The Crow Distribution Warehouse will begin closing on the last day of the month for inventory purposes. We will also close on our State truck delivery day to give staff time to receive and restock the shelves. The warehouse will reopen the following day. For any other questions, call 406-665-2523.

FDPIR - Crow Food

Eligibility

All low income enrolled tribal members living on or near the Crow reservation are eligible for commodities. Also, low income non-enrolled tribal members and non-native people living on the reservation are eligible.

What to bring when applying for program

  • Social security cards for all household members
  • Verification of wages for the last 30 days (wage stubs, unemployment statement, or social security statement).

Application Process

Applications are available at the Hardin office or at the link below. If you are unable to visit the office, please call and we can mail one to you. Once an application is received, we will determine eligibility within 7 working days.

FDPIR (Crow Food) Application

Drop off at: 409 North Crook Ave Hardin, MT 59034

I receive SNAP. Am I eligible for commodities?

No. A household is not allowed to participate in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Commodities program at the same time.

I receive WIC. Am I eligible for commodities?

Yes.

If I am not approved for commodities, where can I go for food?

Food banks and food pantries are available to low-income individuals throughout Montana. Click here to find the one nearest you.

For more information

Email info@hrdc7.org  or call (406) 665-2523 (Hardin)

Additional Resources

This list contains all available food resources for the counties we serve. Visit the Montana Food Bank Network to find additional food security resources.

Big Horn County

  • Helping Hands Food Bank – Their Facebook page has the most updated information. Please call 406-665-2997 with any questions.
  • The Center Pole – Community Food Bank
    • Address: 3391  I90 Frontage Road, Garryowen  59031
    • Business Line: 406-638-2821

Yellowstone County

Carbon County 

  • Joliet Food Pantry – provides food to local communities in need of a helping hand.
  • Beartooth Cupboards – 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.
  • Bridger Community Food Bank – Anyone in need of food security. Free groceries – donations accepted.
  • Harvest Hope – Any high school student who is food insecure. Meal pantry for Red Lodge High School students.

Carbon County 

  • Joliet Food Pantry – provides food to local communities in need of a helping hand.
  • Beartooth Cupboards – 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.
  • Bridger Community Food Bank – Anyone in need of food security. Free groceries – donations accepted.
  • Harvest Hope – Any high school student who is food insecure. Meal pantry for Red Lodge High School students.

Sweet Grass County

Stillwater County

  • Project Hope of Stillwater County – Serves  Stillwater County residents with a food bank, thrift store and various outreach programs. MWF 9-3 pm, Sat 12-3.
    • Business Phone: (406) 322-8537
  • Reed Point Evangelical Church – can provide some meat from Pioneer Meats in Big Timber.
    • Address:15 S Park St  Reed Point, Montana
    • Business Phone:  (406) 326-2263
  • Absarokee Area Food Bank – Offers emergency food and monthly food boxes to those in need.