*Please note that at the present time our list only covers Ravalli, Mineral and Missoula County and is not inclusive. |
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Bitter Root Humane Association - Open: M,Tu,Th,F 1pm-6pm - Sat noon-5pm Sun 2pm-5pm - Closed Wednesday
262 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, MT 59840 - 363-5311
Ravalli County: Animal food bank, open to the general public in need of pet food (dog, cat & occasional bird). Availability depends on supply.
Kitty Kupboard - helping to feed cats in need in Ravalli County.
Call for information (406) 381-6580
AniMeals - 721-4710
1700 Rankin Street, Missoula, MT 59808
Western Montana: Providing food for hungry animals in shelters, rescues shut-ins etc.
*For domestic companion animals in other areas of Montana contact your area shelter or rescues to see what programs & services may be available. Go to www.montanapets.org for a full listing of Montana animal shelters and rescues.
*For help with needs for your horses in Ravalli County contact Teresa at Willing Servants, Inc. 363-2898
FOOD FOR HUMANS - back to top of page
RAVALLI COUNTY
Ravalli County Office of Public Assistance - Open Monday-Friday - 363-1944
310 N. Third Street, Hamilton, MT 59840
Apply for the federal food stamp program now called SNAP or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Eligibility is based on many factors. Call for information and application procedures.
Haven House - Open M-W-F - 10am-2pm - 363-2450
316 N. Third Street, Ste.162, Hamilton, MT 59840 (alley entrance)
Emergency food
Pantry Partners - Open M-W-F - noon-3pm - 777-0351
616 Park Street, Stevensville, MT 59870
Food bank available to anyone in Stevensville, Florence & Lone Rock area.
WIC Program - 375-6685
Courthouse at 2nd Street & Bedford Street, Hamilton, MT 59840
Nutrition education, referrals and healthy foods for pregnant, nursing and post partum women, infants and children under 5 years old.
Income guidelines for eligibility.
Seniors Farmers Market Project - 825-6955
Ravalli County coupon vouchers for use to purchase fresh produce at the Farmers Market held on Saturdays throughout the summer.
Call Cheryl Kikkert for information on eligibility and program availability.
MISSOULA COUNTY
Missoula County Office of Public Assistance - Open Monday-Friday - 329-1270
2677 Palmer Street, Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808
Apply for the federal food stamp program now called SNAP or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Households must meet basic income and resource guidelines. Call for information and application procedures.
Missoula Food Bank - Open M-F 10am-1pm / M& Tu 5pm-7pm - 549-0543
219 S. 3rd Street West, Missoula, MT 59801
Three day supply of food for persons who are out of food, food stamps and money. www.missoulafoodbank.org
Poverello Center - 728-1809
535 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802
Temporary emergency assistance. Three meals served daily. Food pantry, clothing & overnight shelter.
Some basic medical. Call for information, application procedures and eligibility criteria.
www.poverellocenter.org
Salvation Army - Open M-F 9am-4pm - 549-0710
339 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802
Food pantry. 1-3 day supply based on family size. www.salvationarmy.org
City Food Bank - Open Saturday 10am-noon - 721-7804
2811 Latimer Drive, Missoula, MT 59808
May provide food, soap, toothbrushes, toilet paper and other hygiene items to anyone in need. www.cfccmt.org
WIC Program - Open M-F - 258-4740
301 W. Alder, Missoula, MT 59802
Supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals for health and social services for pregnant and nursing women and children under age 5.
Call office for clinic locations, dates and hours.
www.co.missoula.mt.us/healthwic
MINERAL COUNTY
Mineral County Office of Public Assistance - 822-4551
305 Main Street, Superior, MT 59872
Apply for the federal food stamp program also known as SNAP. Households must meet basic income and resource guidelines.
Call for eligibility guidelines and application procedures. www.dphhs.state.mt.us
Community Food Bank - Open Friday 10am-noon & 1pm-3pm - 822-4707
100 River Street, Superior, MT 59872
Food for those in need.
WIC Program - 822-3564
1208 6th Ave., E, Superior, MT 59872
Supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals for health and social services for pregnant and nursing women and children under 5.
Call for application information and clinic hours.
ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILLS - back to top of page
FOR RAVALLI, MINERAL AND MISSOULA COUNTY
The “Low Income Energy Assistance Program or LIEAP -
General information and applications by mail by calling 728-3710 or online at www.hrcxi.org
Provides financial assistance to households to pay for home heating costs during the months of October through April.
Eligibility determined by household income.
Applications also available at the Human Resource Council Offices:
Ravalli County |
Missoula County 1801 S. Higgins Missoula, MT 59801 |
Mineral County 300 River St Superior, MT 59872 |
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*for other Montana counties contact your local Human Resource Council
Energy Share of Montana – Statewide Program
Energy Share helps households facing an immediate energy emergency when they have exhausted all other resources, have already used their LIEAP assistance benefit or do not qualify for LIEAP. Cannot be used for deposits. A local committee meets regularly to decide on a case by case basis whether to recommend assistance, the amount of assistance and any co-payment required.
For households in Ravalli, Missoula and Mineral Counties call the Human Resource Council at 728-3710 for more eligibility information and application procedures.
*For other areas of Montana: www.energysharemt.com/bill%20assistance.html
HOUSING - back to top of page
Search for rental housing at: www.mthousingsearch.com
Search for affordable housing & other services at: www.hrcxi.org
S.A.F.E. – Supporters of Abuse Free Environment - 363-2793
150 Morning Star Way, Hamilton, MT 59840 www.safeinthebitterroot.org
Emergency shelter, 24 hour crisis line for victims of and those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault and/or abuse. Serves Ravalli County. Crisis Line 363-4600
Section 8 Housing Assistance Program – Applications Available at the following Human Resource Council Offices or call for application to be mailed:
Ravalli County (406)363-6101 ext.245 |
Missoula County (406) 728-3710 |
Mineral County (406) 822-4251 |
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Applications also available online at: www.housing.mt.gov Click on Housing Assistance Bureau.
Lists of affordable, subsidized and/or low income housing also available at the above offices or at the Human Resource Council website at: www.hrcxi.org
FINANCIAL & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - back to top of page
Information and applications for cash assistance for families with children known as TANF, assistance with medical costs through Medicaid and information on nursing home costs can are all done through the state Offices of Public Assistance in each county. For addresses and telephone numbers for the offices in Ravalli, Missoula and Mineral Counties see the Food Assistance listings above.
OTHER AVAILABLE SERVICES – General Information - back to top of page
211 Information and Referral Line linking to area social services that include: food, health, heating, housing day care, support groups, community organizations and much more. Simply dial 211 on your phone and you will connect to a “real” person who is trained to analyze your problem or question, however complicated, and refer you to the proper agencies and organizations that can help.
Child Support, State Agencies, State & Federal Jobs
Online through the State of Montana website at: www.mt.gov
Employment/Unemployment
Workforce Services Division (formerly Job Service)
www.wsd.dlilmt.gov State website that connects to all offices; info on local, state and federal jobs and how to file for Unemployment Benefits online.
Ravalli County Council on Aging - 310 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, MT 59840
Provides services for seniors in Ravalli County including: Meals on Wheels, transportation, information and other support services. www.ravalliccoa.org
Valley Veterans Service Center - Open M-F - 363-9838
316 N. Third Street, Room 160, Hamilton, MT 59840
Provide assistance in filing for veterans benefits with the VA and assistance with local supportive services for veterans of any era.
Office is also able to provide tele-conferences with the VA in Helena saving veterans the long drive to Fort Harrison.
Salvation Army
Provides emergency vouchers for gas, food, medicine, diapers, etc. Many other services and referrals available.
Ravalli County (406)363-6101 ext.248 |
Missoula County 549-0710 |
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Social Security - 542-1580 or 1-800-772-1580
700 SW Higgins, Suite 5, Missoula, MT 59803 www.socialsecurity.gov
Call for information concerning benefits or application procedures.