Food & basic needs
Campus food pantries, meal support, hygiene supplies, and other basic-needs programs.
School details coming soon
GREAT FALLS, MT · WITHIN ABOUT 25 MILESHelp close to
Help close to
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine–Great Falls (TouroCOM-MT).
Campus support, local essentials, public benefits, and student-focused health-insurance guidance in one place.
SUPPORT ON CAMPUS
Campus resources.
This area is reserved for verified programs available directly through Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine–Great Falls (TouroCOM-MT). 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.
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Explore moderated tips about school life, career and research opportunities, things to do nearby, and navigating local aid around Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine–Great Falls (TouroCOM-MT).
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 4 mi from campus
Helping Hands of Great Falls
Community food pantry offering groceries plus clothing and hygiene supplies when available.
⌖726 2nd Ave. N., Great Falls, MT 59401
Good to know: Check the current pantry schedule and available supplies before visiting.
Foodabout 5 mi from campus
Great Falls Community Food Bank
Connects residents to local pantries; Opportunities, Inc. can issue the needed food voucher.
⌖1620 12th Ave. N., Great Falls, MT 59401
Good to know: Contact Opportunities, Inc. first for a referral voucher.
03Housing & safety
Housing & safety
Housingabout 3 mi from campus
Great Falls Rescue Mission
Emergency shelter, meals, medical clinics, clothing, and cold-weather services.
⌖408 2nd Ave. S., Great Falls, MT 59405
Good to know: Call for men’s, women’s, or family shelter intake.
Housingabout 4 mi from campus
YWCA Great Falls Mercy Home
Crisis services and confidential shelter support for people affected by domestic violence or sexual assault.
⌖220 2nd St. N., Great Falls, MT 59401
Good to know: Use the crisis line for urgent shelter or safety planning; the main office is 406-452-1315.
04Clothing & essentials
Clothing & essentials
Essentialsabout 5 mi from campus
St. Vincent de Paul of North Central Montana
Drop-in food, showers, laundry, hygiene, case management, work clothing, transportation, and housing support.
⌖426 Central Ave. W., Great Falls, MT 59404
Good to know: Call to confirm drop-in hours and which emergency services are currently available.
Essentialslocal Great Falls service
Opportunities, Inc. Emergency Services
Emergency food, clothing, hygiene, transportation, identification, and temporary-shelter help.
⌖Great Falls, MT
Good to know: Assistance depends on the situation and available funding.
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.
MONTANA HEALTH COVERAGE GUIDEA student path to
A student path to
Montana Medicaid.
Medicaid applications are open year-round. A quick screening can help you start, but only the state can make a final eligibility decision.
Compare Montana Medicaid, your school plan, and coverage available through a parent or spouse. Confirm that any out-of-state plan has an adequate network around campus.
Use apply.mt.gov’s Am I Eligible questions for a preliminary screen. Montana’s final review considers residency, household, income, tax relationships, citizenship or qualifying immigration status, and other rules.
Submit the health-coverage application and respond to requests from the Office of Public Assistance. Keep enrollment documentation and your portal contact information current.
If Medicaid is not available, use the federal Marketplace screener to check private plans, financial assistance, and qualifying-life-event enrollment.
THE STUDENT-SPECIFIC PART
Enrollment is not the eligibility test.
Medical-school enrollment does not itself disqualify you. For Medicaid Expansion community engagement, Montana lists going to school as a qualifying activity; retain official enrollment documentation.
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Montana Medicaid Expansion requirements are changing
Montana began reviewing community engagement for certain Expansion adults in July 2026. The state lists school as a qualifying activity toward the 80-hour monthly requirement and directs applicants to its current change guidance.
Read Montana’s current requirements ↗Before choosing coverage
Compare premiums, deductibles, prescriptions, mental-health coverage, and the provider network near campus. Students under 26 may be able to stay on a parent’s plan, but an out-of-state network may offer limited routine care. Moving for school, losing coverage, or turning 26 may create a Marketplace Special Enrollment Period.
Official coverage guidance for students ↗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 and benefit pathways 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. Eligibility tools provide estimates only; the responsible agency makes the final decision. If a listing has changed, use 211 for a current referral.