Seasonal Resources
Local Farmers Markets
Darby
Tuesdays 10am-2pm
June to September
Main Street Park, 101 E Tanner Ave
Darby, MT 59829
Florence/Haas Country Market
Saturdays 9am-1:30pm
Sundays 10am-2pm
May to October
5189 Hwy 93, 1.4 mi. South of Florence
Florence, Montana 59833
Hamilton
Saturdays 9am - 12:30pm
May-October
Historic Downtown Hamilton, Montana at Bedford, 2nd and 3rd Street
https://www.hamiltonfarmersmarket.org/
Missoula
Saturdays 8am-12:30pm
Tuesdays (begin 6/3): 5pm-7pm
North End of Higgins, by the XXXXs
Missoula, MT 59806
https://www.missoulafarmersmarket.org/#/
Stevensville
Saturdays 9am-2pm
May-September
W 3rd & Main Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
HeadStart.gov
Head Start has a new and updated website!
HeadStart.gov, formerly the Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, is where you can find information and resources for everything about Head Start Programs!
Child Care Resources (CCR)
500 North Higgins Ave, Missoula 59802
(406) 728-6446 or 800-728-6446
www.childcareresources.org/home
email: ccr@childcareresources.org
Need help finding — and paying for — child care? Unsure if your child is progressing normally? Looking for resources? We are here to help!
Benchmark Human Services
Benchmark Human Services (Benchmark) was recently awarded a contract from the State of Montana to expand Part C Early Intervention Services in Montana. Benchmark has been providing early intervention services for nearly 30 years and currently provides these services in Colorado, Connecticut, Missouri, Montana, and Virginia. The organization has served children and families in Montana since 2018 in Great Falls and the surrounding communities. The new contract, awarded through a competitive RFP process, expands the organization’s service region to include the following counties: Cascade, Teton, Choteau, Pondera, Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Toole, Glacier, Flathead, Lincoln, Lake, Sanders, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, and Granite Counties.
Part C services include speech, physical, and occupational therapies for children birth to three who have a disability or developmental delay. Services are provided in the child’s natural environments such as at home, in childcare facilities, and in the community. “We are excited to serve more children and families in Montana,” said Angie Heller, Regional Director of Early Intervention Services for Benchmark. “Benchmark has a long history of helping children reach their full potential and we’re eager to expand that work to the Missoula and Kalispell communities."
Family Outreach
We strive to ensure that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the same opportunities as any other Montanan.
Family Outreach serves people with developmental disabilities and their families in western Montana.
We believe that all people have the right to participate in education, friendship, and community to achieve a full life. While we began our journey by helping families with young children, we have since expanded the scope of programs we offer to potentially cover an individual’s entire lifespan (depending on eligibility).
We provide wrap-around services for children and adults in their natural environments—where they feel most comfortable and safe. Our programs are voluntary, contingent upon caregiver or individual choice, and some State-supported services are free-of-charge.
Montana Empowerment Center
1601 2nd Ave N
Great Falls, MT 59401
mtempowermentcenter.org/
Our mission is to empower families of children with disabilities through comprehensive information, resources, and training. We believe that informed parents are essential advocates for their children’s educational needs.
Our dedicated team provides guidance on special education laws, individualized education plans (IEPs), and effective communication strategies with schools. We strive to foster a supportive community where parents can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. Together, we can ensure that every child receives the quality education they deserve.
Public Libraries
Bitterroot Public Library
306 State Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: (406) 363-1670
Email: director@bitterrootpubliclibrary.org
Library Hours:
Mon - Thu: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri - Sat: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun: Closed
Closed on all state and federal holidays.
bitterrootpubliclibrary.org/
Missoula Public Library (and satellites)
Locations and Hours: www.missoulapubliclibrary.org/home/about/hours-locations/
www.missoulapubliclibrary.org/
Darby Community Public Library
101 1/2 S. Marshal St.
Darby, MT
(406) 821-4771
Library Hours
Tuesday 10am– 6pm
Wednesday 11am – 6pm
Thursday 11am – 6pm
Friday 11am – 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm The Library is closed for all Federal Holidays and December 24th
https://www.darbylibrary.net/
North Valley Public Library
208 Main St
Stevensville, MT 59870
Phone: (406) 777-5061
Text: (406) 370-0947
April 1 - Oct 31
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Winter Hours
November 1 - March 31
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Missoula County Community Resources
Missoula Food Bank and Community Center
1720 Wyoming St.
(406) 549-0543
Hours vary; please check their website for more information.
Missoula Food Bank & Community Center envisions a community that embraces food justice, where:
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everyone is food secure;
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those most impacted are a leading voice in the solutions to poverty and hunger;
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no one feels shame or experiences stigma when asking for help;
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every child is nourished and has an equal opportunity to learn, grow and succeed;
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every senior has access to the food they need to age with dignity regardless of mobility, transportation or health barriers;
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social safety net programs are recognized as part of the solution;
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everyone can afford their basic needs
Child & Family Services (CFS)
2677 Palmer St #11, Missoula, 59808
Toll Free: 1-888-706-1535
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Human Resource Council
1801 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 728-3710
email: info@hrcxi.org
Hours: 8:30am-5pm, Monday thru Friday
The Human Resource Council (HRC) is a non-profit corporation established as a result of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. We are one of ten Human Resource Development Councils who partner together to serve the entire state of Montana in twelve districts. We are District Eleven which is made up of Mineral, Missoula and Ravalli Counties. Each year almost 10,000 low-income individuals in these three counties are positively impacted by our efforts.
Mountain Home Montana
2606 South Ave, Missoula, 59804
(406) 541-4663
Mountain Home Montana is a 501c3 organization providing shelter for young mothers who need a place to live, and a network of support as they create safe, stable, and nurturing homes of their own.
Child Start Inc.
1001 Worden Ave, Missoula, 59802
(406) 728-5460
Based in the western region of Montana, Child Start Inc. provides comprehensive childcare and educational services, including those that address mental, social, and emotional development of children from 3 to 5 years of age.
Office of Public Assistance (OPA/TANF)
2677 Palmer St #11, Missoula, 59808
Toll Free: 1-888-706-1535
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
YWCA
1800 South 3rd Street West, Missoula 59801
(406) 543-6691 office
(406) 542-1944 crisis line
or 800-483-7858
YWCA Missoula creates real change for more than 3,000 adults and children each year. Based in The Meadowlark, our programs aim to end domestic and sexual violence, help unsheltered families obtain stable housing, and transform Missoula into a place where all people, regardless of their race or gender, have opportunities for growth, leadership and power.
Woman, Infants, Children (WIC)
301 W. Alder Missoula, Mt 59802
(406) 258-4740
Nutrition and supplemental food program. Provides breastfeeding support & formula as need. Available to pregnant women and kids under 5 years old.
Salvation Army
355 S Russell St, Missoula, 59801
(406) 549-0710
Wherever there is a need in Missoula
you'll find the Salvation Army.
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Teach Kids
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Seasonal Assistance
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Disaster Services
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Visit Our Church
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Overcome Poverty
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Cure Hunger
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Missoula Virtual Red Kettle
Ravalli County Community Resources
SAFE in the Bitterroot
154 Morning Star Way, Hamilton
24-Hour Crisis Line: 406-363-4600
(406) 363-2793 Office
SAFE offers emergency and long-term services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. If you are experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual violence, we can help. Our services are available twenty-four hours a day and all services are free of charge and confidential.
Darby Bread Box
304 E Tanner Ave, Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-2081
10 AM to 2 PM Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Serving residents living south of Lost Horse to the Montana/Idaho border.
Human Resource Council
303 N. Third St. Hamilton, MT 59840
406-363-6101
Walk-ins are limited to social distancing requirements.
The Human Resource Council (HRC) is a non-profit corporation established as a result of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. We are one of ten Human Resource Development Councils who partner together to serve the entire state of Montana in twelve districts. We are District Eleven which is made up of Mineral, Missoula and Ravalli Counties. Each year almost 10,000 low-income individuals in these three counties are positively impacted by our efforts.
Child and Family Services
108 Pinckney St, Hamilton 59840
(406) 363-1961
To report a possible case of child abuse or neglect, call toll-free; available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: (866) 820-5437
Haven House Food Bank
316 N 3rd St #162, Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2450
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am-2 pm
Now open every 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening from 5 pm-7 pm
Pantry Partners
3614 Alc Way, Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-0351
Hours: M-W-F 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Pantry is closed for poor road conditions whenever the Stevensville Schools are closed.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
ravalli.us/211/Women-Infants-Children-WIC
205 Bedford St. #P Hamilton, MT 59840
406-802-7180
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm
WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, breastfeeding support, access to healthy foods and referrals to other services. We serve families with infants and children up to age 5, and pregnant and post-partum moms. We welcome moms, dads, grandparents and foster families.
Please call us with questions or to set up an appointment.
Loads of Dignity
(406) 360-7763
A free service for our homeless and low-income neighbors have clean clothes and bedding.
Didn't Find What You Were Looking For?
United Way/211
Visit montana211.org/about.php for a list of Montana Resources
Montana 2-1-1 provides information and connects people to resources for non-emergency needs, via an easy-to-remember phone number (2-1-1) and a website (montana211.org).
LIFTS
(Linking Infants & Families to Supports)
LIFTS, or Linking Infants & Families to Supports, was created to link Montana families who are expecting or raising young ones to supports, resources, and other families. There are several ways to connect and find the information you need.
This website is your destination for the LIFTS Online Resource Guide. Here you will find detailed information on services, including relevant contact information and locations, as well as family friendly events in your area. It’s completely searchable! We hope that LIFTS will become a reliable tool on your parenthood journey to help you find what you need, when you need it, because none of us were ever meant to do this on our own.