Food
Area Food Banks
Flathead Food Bank and Mobile Food Pantries
- https://flatheadfoodbank.org/
- Phone: (406) 752-3663 | 1203 Hwy 2 W, Kalispell MT
- Offers mobile food pantries in Evergreen, Lakeside, Marion, Kila, Coram, Martin City and Hungry Horse.
North Valley Food Bank
- https://www.northvalleyfoodbank.org/
- (406) 862-5863 | 251 Flathead Ave, Whitefish
Columbia Falls Food Bank
- https://mfbn.org/resource/columbia-falls-food-bank/
- (406) 892-0241 | 82 Railroad St E, Columbia Falls
Bigfork Food Bank
- https://www.bigforkfoodbank.org/
- (406) 837-2297 | 7535 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork
West Shore Food Bank
- https://www.westshorefoodbank.com/
- (406) 844-2779 | 140 Bills Rd, Lakeside
NW Montana Veterans Food Pantry
- https://veteransfoodpantry.org/
- (406) 756-7304 | 1349 Hwy 2 E, Kalispell
CSFP - Commodity Supplemental Food Programs for Seniors
- https://flatheadfoodbank.org/programs/
- Phone: (406) 752-3663 | Flathead Food Bank 1203 Hwy 2 W, Kalispell MT
Meals in the Flathead
Meals on Wheels
- https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/agency-aging/services/meals-wheels
- (406) 758-5730 | Flathead Co Agency on Aging – 40 11th St W, Kalispell MT
- Prepared meals are delivered countywide to homebound seniors.
Community Kitchen—Feeding the Flathead
- https://communitykitchen-feedingtheflatheadinc.com/meals
- (406) 300-2362 | Location varies – call or visit the website for locations
- Eat a nutritious meal in a cheerful, family-friendly setting. Dinner served at 6:00 pm most evenings.
Soups and Soap – Salvation Army
- https://kalispell.salvationarmy.org/kalispell_corps/cure-hunger/
- (406) 257-4357 | 110 Bountiful Drive, Kalispell MT
- Free breakfast, lunch, shower, and laundry facilities for those in need.
The Heart Locker - Teen and Young Adult Drop In Center
- https://www.kalispellheartprogram.org/
- Phone: (406) 261-3972 | Email: willetj@sd5.k12.mt.us | 514 E. Washington St, Kalispell MT
- Provides food, clothes, hygiene items, school supplies, resources and a safe space for teens and young adults in need.
- Call to make an appointment or drop in every Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m.
Senior Congregate Lunch Meals
Kalispell Senior Center
- https://kalispellseniorcenter.com/newsletter-2/
- 406-257-1598 | 40 11th Ave W, Kalispell
- Provides activities, social events, and resources for seniors in the Kalispell area.
North Valley Senior Center
- https://www.facebook.com/north.valley.senior.center
- (406) 892-4087 | 205 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls MT
- Offers meals, activities, and support services for seniors in Columbia Falls.
Bigfork Senior Center
- https://bigforksenior.center/bigfork-senior-center/
- (406) 837-4157 | 639 Commerce St, Bigfork MT
- Provides social engagement, meals, and community support for seniors in Bigfork.
Whitefish Community Center
- https://www.whitefishcommunitycenter.org/calendar
- (406) 862-4923 | 121 E Second St, Whitefish MT
- Hosts senior activities, meal programs, and community events in Whitefish.
SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- https://apply.mt.gov/
- Phone: 1-888-706-1535 | Flathead Co Office of Public Assistance – 121 Financial Dr, Kalispell MT
- Electronic benefit card to purchase groceries.
WIC - Women Infants and Children
- https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/health/wic
- Phone: (406) 751-8170 | Flathead City County Health Department – 1035 1st Ave W, Kalispell MT
- Access to healthy food and nutrition education for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, infants and children up to age of 5.
Youth Programs
Kalispell HEART Program
- https://www.kalispellheartprogram.org/programs/heart-markets
- Phone: (406) 751-3630 | Elrod Elementary School – 412 3rd Ave West, Kalispell MT
- HEART Markets are located on school grounds and provide snacks and food for students after school.
Backpack Program
- https://flatheadfoodbank.org/programs/
- Phone: (406) 752-3663 | Flathead Food Bank
- Provides child-friendly, non-perishable food bags for weekends and holidays at participating schools.