Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits may be delayed or frozen in November. We understand how stressful this uncertainty can be. Our team is here to answer questions, and we are actively preparing for a potential significant increase in food bank visits. If you're worried about the shutdown or upcoming work requirement changes, you're not alone, and you don't have to face them without support. Stop by NVFB for your food needs, call us for SNAP assistance appointments, or join one of our workshops! 

Shutdown and Government Freeze FAQ

Here are answers to some of the most common questions we’ve received about the SNAP emergency and NVFB’s response:

How You Can Help

Donate to your local food bank - every dollar stretches further. 
Volunteer this Holiday season.
Spread the word so your neighbors know we are here for them.
Urge Gov. Gianforte to use DLFA funds to keep SNAP running. 
Thank you for your care in our communities! 

What We Do

North Valley Food Bank provides food assistance to more than 1200 people weekly through our free client-choice model grocery store in Whitefish and mobile pantries in Columbia Falls, Essex, Olney and Trego. In addition to the customers served directly, North Valley Food Bank serves as a food hub for NW Montana and runs pantry deliveries to FAST Blackfeet in Browning, the Bigfork Food Bank and rural pantries in the Yaak, Eureka, Libby, and Troy.

North Valley Food Bank has a licensed commercial kitchen space on-site. Through our community kitchen programming, North Valley Food Bank transforms rescue food into meals, processes local food, and hosts nutrition education for families.