Food & Necessities in Missoula

No one should go hungry. These local organizations provide food, hygiene items, and other basic necessities – often at no cost. Most are open to everyone, regardless of income. Please check each location for hours and any COVID‑19 protocols.

Disclaimer: Missoula Neighbors United is not directly affiliated with these organizations. We strive to keep this list accurate, but please verify details before visiting.

Food Pantries

  • Missoula Food Bank

    Address: 219 S 3rd St W, Missoula, MT 59801
    Hours: Monday‑Friday 10am‑6pm, Saturday 10am‑2pm
    Notes: No appointment needed. Provides groceries, fresh produce, and hygiene items. Also offers SNAP application assistance.

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  • The Bridge – Food Pantry

    Address: 131 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802
    Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - 9:30AM-5:00PM
    Friday - 10:00AM-2:00PM
    CLOSED Wednesday, Sunday
    Notes: Has a food pantry, also provides hygiene products.

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  • Poverello Center – Food Pantry

    Address: 1110 W Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802
    Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - 5:30PM-7:00PM
    Notes:

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  • Salvation Army Food Pantry

    Address:
    Hours: Tuesday & Thursday - 1:00PM-3:00PM
    Notes:

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  • Christian Life Center Food Pantry

    Address:3801 Russell St. Missoula, 59806
    Hours: 2nd and 4th Mondays 4:30PM-6:00PM
    Notes: If it's a church holiday the pantry is not open.

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Community Fridges (24/7 Access)

Community fridges are stocked by neighbors for neighbors. Take what you need, leave what you can. Locations may change – check the Missoula Community Fridge Map for updates.

  • Missoula Community Fridge – Downtown

    456 Orange St, Missoula (outside the old fire station). Open 24/7. Offers fresh produce, canned goods, bread, and sometimes hygiene items.

  • Westside Community Fridge

    801 S 6th St W, Missoula (outside the ZACC).

Meal Programs

  • Poverello Center - Daily Meal Service


    Hours:
    Breakfast 6AM-7:30AM
    Lunch 11:30AM-1:00PM
    Dinner 5:00PM-6:30PM
    Notes:Will need to fill an intake packet

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  • EmPower Place

    Meals served in EmPower Place when school is in session:
    Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays - 2:30PM-6:00PM
    Meals served in EmPower Place on no-school days or during the summer:
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Lunch
    10:00AM-2:00PM
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Dinner/Supper
    2:00PM-6:00PM
    Wednesday, Friday - Lunch
    10:00AM-1:00PM
    Note: "Please note that we follow the MCPS elementary school calendar for school's out days, and the national holiday calendar, coinciding with Missoula Food Bank & Community Center, for days that we are closed."

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  • Missoula Senior Center - Daily Lunch Service

    Daily:
    11:00PM-2:00PM
    Note: Pricing is
    $0 for Missoula Aging Services Community Meal Voucher Holders
    $10 to Members of Missoula Senior Center
    $13 to Public

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  • Salvation Army Missoula

    Daily Breakfast:
    Monday-Thursday
    9:00AM-12:00PM
    Note:

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  • Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

    Saturdays - Free Lunch:
    12:00PM-2:00PM
    Note: Open to All

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  • Food Not Bombs

    Every Sunday @ Missoula Courthouse Lawn - NE Corner
    5:00PM
    Note: Open to All

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🗺️ Interactive map of all food resources coming soon!

In the meantime, use the links above or call 2‑1‑1 for real‑time assistance.