Montana
Child Nutrition Programs

Montana provides child nutrition programs that include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs.  Below is the address and phone number to find out about the many child nutrition programs that are offered in Montana.

In Montana the overall contacts for the child nutrition programs are:

Montana NSLP, SFSP
State Director
School Nutrition Programs
Office of Public Instruction
Post Office Box 202501
Helena, Montana 59620
Phone: 406-444-2502

Montana CACFP
Manager
Children's Services
Department of Public Health & Human Services
1400 Broadway
Cogswell Building A-16
Post Office Box 202952
Helena, Montana 59604
Phone: 406-444-4347 or 888-307-9333

Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs.  For the specific programs in Montana call the contact number above or contact the Montana Department of Education, the Montana Department of Health or the Montana child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.

Montana Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

Montana Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

Montana WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

Montana Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.

Montana Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.

Montana child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

Montana Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.

We have also provided information on Nutrition Help and  Nutrition and Diet for Pregnant Women.  Additionally, on the website Pregnancy And Children, you will find information about Eating and Nutrition During Pregnancy as well as Being Healthy Before and During Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy.

Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself.  Please click the following link to view our list of government assistance programs.