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At the Big Sky Community Food Bank, grocery shopping is free, simple, and confidential.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”We use a \u201ccustomer choice\u201d model…” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#542408″ header_font_size=”28px” header_letter_spacing=”1px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n We use a \u201ccustomer choice\u201d model, so you can take what you need and what you think you and your family will use. You can shop for your basic groceries up to twice each month, and you can come in for perishable items at any time.\u00a0 About half of the food in our food bank comes from around Big Sky – the grocery stores, bakeries, cafes, and donated by individuals. The other half of our food we purchase from the Montana Food Bank Network<\/a> using various funding sources in the Big Sky community.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bigskyfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_5481.jpg” title_text=”IMG_5481″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”H3 – Store Location” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n We are located at 47995 Gallatin Rd. on Highway 191, just north of the stoplight.\u00a0 We\u2019re underneath Cafe 191, and you can enter under the main door facing the highway.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f3f3f3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bigskyfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_5481.jpg” title_text=”IMG_5481″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”10px” border_color_all=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”h3 – Rules and Intake” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You DO NOT have to \u201cqualify\u201d to use our services.\u00a0 <\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”bullet points” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bigskyfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_4851.jpg” title_text=”IMG_4851″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”10px” border_color_all=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”H3 – How to get here\/how to shop” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It is possible to eat healthy on a budget!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text Content” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Take a look at your current eating routine. Pick one or two ways that you can switch to choices today that are rich in nutrition.<\/p>\n A healthy eating routine can help boost your health now and in the years to come. Think about how your food choices come together over the course of your day or week to help you create a healthy eating routine.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. Choose options for meals, beverages, and snacks that have limited added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. The USFDA website has great resources, recipes, and even an app to help you plan for meals and shopping, with tips on how to eat healthy in each phase of life.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.myplate.gov\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”My Plate Information” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Button – My Plate Information” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.myplate.gov\/myplate-kitchen\/recipes?f%5B0%5D=program%3A128″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”SNAP Recipes” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Button – SNAP Recipes” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”H3 – Other food programs at Big Sky Food Bank:” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#a7b8c7″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”1px” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Senior Groceries” image=”https:\/\/bigskyfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/icon-man-grocerybag.png” alt=”Hand outstretch with bowl of food.” image_icon_width=”39%” admin_label=”Blurb – Senior Groceries” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Each month qualified seniors will receive shelf-stable canned fruits, vegetables, juice, dairy, proteins, and grains. In order to participate an individual must be 60 or older and meet an income threshold. The application for senior groceries is available at the Big Sky Community Food Bank.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Summer Lunch” image=”https:\/\/bigskyfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/icon-basket-food.png” alt=”Hand outstretch with bowl of food.” image_icon_width=”39%” admin_label=”Blurb – Summer Lunch” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A partnership between BSCO and BSCFB provides free bagged lunch meals to all kids 18 and under throughout the summer months.\u00a0 Contact BSCO camp staff or the Food Bank to learn more. Gallatin Valley Food Bank is the local sponsor for the Montana Office of Public Instruction to provide this program in Gallatin County.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”KidsPack” image=”https:\/\/bigskyfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/icon-bowlfood.png” alt=”Hand outstretch with bowl of food.” image_icon_width=”39%” admin_label=”Blurb – KidsPack” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A partnership between BSSD72 and BSCFB that provides free, nutritious bags of snacks and simple meals for students to take home for the weekends. Every Friday afternoon, your child will receive a KidsPack bag from school in their backpack or locker. Participation is discreet and confidential. Any family with children in grades K-12 can enroll. Contact school counseling staff or the Food Bank to learn more.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”center_left” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”90%” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ module_class=”vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#542408″ custom_padding=”5%|5%|5%|5%|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”h5 – Other Food Resources within Big Sky” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#ffffff” background_layout=”dark” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ module_class=”vertical-align” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bigskyfoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/bigskyfarmersmarket.jpg” alt=”Vegetables at Big Sky Farmer’s Market” title_text=”Big Sky Farmer’s Market” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Food and Nutrition Our Store at the Food Bank At the Big Sky Community Food Bank, grocery shopping is free, simple, and confidential.We use a \u201ccustomer choice\u201d model, so you can take what you need and what you think you and your family will use. You can shop for your basic groceries up to twice […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":84,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Asking for help can be difficult to do, but getting food at our food bank store through our emergency food box program is free, simple, and confidential.<\/p> Based on a \u201ccustomer choice model\u201d, our food bank store follows the design and feel of a grocery store. Our clients are greeted and treated by volunteers and staff with the same courtesy and respect as paying customers. At every visit clients are asked to fill out a brief information sheet that tells us about housing, income, other social services they receive, and additional background information. No client is disqualified because of their responses. All client information is kept strictly confidential.<\/p> Coming through our doors is a statement of need, and we work hard to meet that need.<\/p> After the information sheet is completed, clients are offered information about other services in our community such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), health care information and options, the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, child care programs, and housing options. Clients are given a shopping cart and shopping list to guide them through our shelves. Once choices have been made, the food is boxed by volunteers, and they leave with a five day supply of food in hand.<\/p> We hope to provide our clients with a much deserved break from some of the challenges that necessitated their visit to us. With that in mind, we welcome anyone into our store for a food box who needs us.<\/p> In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nStore Location<\/h3>\n
Rules and Intake<\/h3>\n
Anyone who feels like they\u2019re in a food emergency is welcome to stop in.<\/p>\n\n
How to Shop<\/h3>\n
Additional Food Programs
<\/strong>at the Big Sky Community Food Bank<\/h3>\nOther Food Resources within Big Sky<\/h4>\n
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