Food & basic needs
Campus food pantries, meal support, hygiene supplies, and other basic-needs programs.
School details coming soon
BILLINGS, MT · WITHIN ABOUT 25 MILESHelp close to
Help close to
Rocky Vista University–Montana (RVU-MCOM).
Food, basic needs, safe housing, and public-benefit starting points near your campus.
SUPPORT ON CAMPUS
Campus resources.
This area is reserved for verified programs available directly through Rocky Vista University–Montana (RVU-MCOM). School-specific contacts and eligibility details can be added as they are confirmed.
Emergency assistance
Emergency grants, short-term financial help, hardship funds, and confidential support.
School details coming soonStudent support services
Student affairs, counseling, wellness, academic support, and referrals to additional help.
Visit the school website ↗CURATED STARTING POINTS
Local help, without the hunt.
Distances are approximate from campus. Hours, eligibility, and capacity can change—call or check the provider’s site before traveling.
02Food & meals
Food & meals
Foodabout 6 mi from campus
Peace Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Nonperishable groceries distributed several days each week to people needing food assistance.
⌖1301 Ave. D, Billings, MT 59102
Good to know: Review the city's current pantry schedule or call before visiting.
Foodabout 8 mi from campus
Billings Food Bank
Food boxes for individuals and families plus referrals to other nutrition resources.
⌖2112 4th Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101
Good to know: Apply in person and bring the documents listed on the program page.
03Housing & safety
Housing & safety
Housingabout 8 mi from campus
Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley
Emergency shelter, aftercare, housing partnerships, and wraparound support for families experiencing homelessness.
⌖10 S. 26th St., Billings, MT 59101
Good to know: Call for family eligibility, intake, and current shelter capacity.
Housingabout 8 mi from campus
Montana Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, clothing, showers, case management, and medical support.
⌖2822 Minnesota Ave., Billings, MT 59101
Good to know: Men’s and women’s/family shelters use different locations.
04Clothing & essentials
Clothing & essentials
Essentialsabout 7 mi from campus
Family Service
Food, clothing, rent, utility, hygiene, transportation, and education assistance when available.
⌖3927–3931 1st Ave. S., Billings, MT 59101
Good to know: Eligibility and funding vary; call before visiting.
Essentialsabout 7 mi from campus
St. Vincent de Paul Billings
Food, clothing, household items, laundry, case management, and limited rent or utility assistance.
⌖3005 1st Ave. S., Billings, MT 59101
Good to know: Call before visiting because assistance and seasonal hours can change.
MONTANA BENEFITS GUIDEHow to apply for
How to apply for
Montana SNAP.
This is a practical overview, not an eligibility decision. Apply in the state where you currently live and let the agency review your full circumstances.
Apply through apply.mt.gov ↗Or call 888-706-153501
Use apply.mt.gov and choose Food Assistance, or request help from an Office of Public Assistance. Submit promptly to establish your application date.
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Complete questions about your household, income, housing costs, utilities, resources, and student status. Upload or return any documents requested by DPHHS.
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Complete the eligibility interview and monitor the portal and your mail for notices. Keep contact information current so you do not miss a deadline.
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If approved, SNAP is issued on a Montana Access card. Tell the office if your household needs food immediately so it can screen for expedited service.
If approved
Your benefits are delivered on a Montana Access EBT card. Save notices and note your review or recertification date.
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IMPORTANT FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Being low-income alone may not satisfy the SNAP student rule.
Students enrolled at least half-time generally need a student exemption in addition to meeting the usual income and household rules. Common exemptions include working at least 20 hours a week, participating in federal or state work-study, having a qualifying disability, caring for a young child, or being under 18 or age 50 or older. The state agency—not this site—makes the decision.
PHONE & INTERNET
Stay connected for less.
Federal Lifeline benefit
Check eligibility ↗Qualifying households can receive a monthly discount on phone or internet service. SNAP or Medicaid participation may help establish eligibility.
One call for current local help
Find local 211 ↗Dial 211 for confidential, updated referrals for food, rent, utilities, clothing, health care, transportation, and shelter.
Listings were assembled from provider, city, county, state, and federal sources and reviewed in September 2026. Resources are ordered by approximate distance from campus, nearest first. Inclusion is informational, not an endorsement. If a listing has changed, use 211 for a current referral.