Difficulty accessing enough nutritious food is a common experience in college. That is why we have numerous on- and off-campus resources that are available to help. 

Dining on Campus

Just because you no longer live on campus doesn't mean you can't eat on campus! In addition to multiple retail dining options, there are are two dining commons - Miller Dining Commons and Rendezvous Dining Pavilion - that feature their own unique atmosphere and different daily menus. Commuter Meal Plans are available.

Nutrition Services 

The Office of Health Advancement provides nutrition services for all students taking seven or more credits. Individual services can be provided with a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist. If you are taking less than seven credits and choose to pay the Student Health Service fee for the semester, nutrition services may be utilized as well.

Services include:

• Helping students to plan simple, economical meals.
• Helping a person learn to live with food allergies, intolerances, or special dietary needs.
• Helping sort out basic nutrition facts.
• Helping persons who want to lose body weight or achieve fitness.
• Helping persons who have an eating disorder.
• Helping student groups by providing relevant presentations or materials.
• Helping athletes and active adults with nutrition-related topics and meal planning for competition.
• Helping with specific health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
• Helping with gut issues or other medical concerns. 
• Promoting general well-being and how to move toward food and activity choices that support a thriving lifestyle.

To schedule an appointment, please contact the Office of Health Advancement at406-994-4380.

On-Campus Food Security Resources

Campus Food Pantry

Bounty of the Bridgers offers free supplemental and emergency food assistance to students, faculty, staff, and families at no cost. 

 

Food Security Scholarships

Food Security Scholarships offer 25 swipes into the campus dining halls. This applicaiton is open prior to each semester and closes one week into the start of the school year. 

 

Grab 'N Go Snacks

Need a snack to get you through your next class? Find one at one of our 14+ locations around campus. 

Gallatin College Food Closet

If you attend classes at Gallatin College East, stop by their pantry. This pantry offers free supplemental and emergency food assistance to students, faculty, staff, and families. 

Off-Campus Food Security Resources

Gallatin Valley Food Bank

Gallatin Valley Food Bank connects food with people who need it. 

 

Fork & Spoon

Fork & Spoon is a pay-what-you-can restaurant located in Bozeman, MT.

 

SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, provides food benefits to low-income individuals and families to supplement their grocery budget.

WIC

The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offers healthy food, breastfeeding support, nutrition tips, and connection to community resources. 

Montana SNAP,TANF, LIHEAP, and Heath Coverage Assistance Application

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Need support navigating these resources? Email basicneeds@montana.edu with questions or set up a meeting with our Basic Needs Program Manger through our Meeting Scheduler. 

If you think we are missing a resource or need to update a resource, email ocsl@montana.edu.