Local Food Systems
We support local food security in Montana.
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Farming, ranching, gardening, food systems and security are vital to the health of our region and our bodies.
155
Grants Awarded
$2.40 M
Granted
46
Organizations
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​Below are the organizations we’ve supported doing this critical work.
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Abundant Montana
Abundant Montana's mission is to promote a more sustainable Montana for all. They are committed to growing a resilient and reliable Montana food system where all Montanans can enjoy health-giving, culturally relevant, Montana-grown foods, today and for generations to come.
Arlee Community Development Corporation
Arlee CDC's assists and fosters the planning and development of projects deemed to be beneficial socially, physically, economically, and culturally to the public interest of the Arlee-Jocko Valley community.
Farm Connect Montana's mission is to grow a healthy local food community by conserving farmland, supporting farmers, and making food accessible for all.
Farm to School of Park County's mission is to place healthy, local, and sustainable food on the plates and in the minds of all Park County school children and their families.
University of Montana EVST
The Environmental Studies Program provides students with the literacy, skills, and commitment needed to foster a healthy natural environment and to create a more sustainable, equitable, and peaceful world.
Hopa Mountain's mission is to invest in rural and tribal citizen leaders, both adults and youth, who are working to improve their communities in areas like education, ecological health, and economic development.
Land to Hand MT's mission is to build a strong community food system that fosters socially just ways of accessing food.
Producer Partnership's mission is to end hunger in Montana by partnering with livestock producers to process donated animals into protein and distribute it to food banks and other approved nonprofits.
Cultivating Connections Montana's mission is to build community through food. They aim to empower youth, grow food, share knowledge, foster well-being, provide mentorship, and bring people together through education, participation, and celebration
FAST Blackfeet is a nonprofit organization founded by a group of involved citizens who are dedicated to improving food security, providing nutrition education, and reclaiming & building food sovereignty within the Blackfeet Nation.
Garden City Harvest's mission is to plant seeds and grow together to create a healthy Missoula.
MWCDP's mission is to enhance the quality of life and economic well-being of all residents in Lake, Sanders, and Mineral Counties as well as the Flathead Indian Reservation.
LFRC's mission is to increase nutrition security and overall well-being in our community by addressing the root causes of hunger.
The North Valley Food Bank's mission is to build food security and strengthen communities by providing nutritious food and resources to those in need with dignity, equity, and convenience.
Clark Fork River Market's mission is to strengthen the connection between Western Montana's agricultural producers and the local community by providing a direct market for their products, fostering economic viability for farmers and ranchers, and promoting access to fresh, local food for the community.
NPRC's mission is to organize Montanans to protect the state's water, land, air, and working landscapes, while also supporting a healthy, localized, and sustainable economy.
HRDC instills hope, develops resources, designs solutions and changes lives. They envision a place where poverty has no impact because opportunities and quality of life are equally afforded to everyone.
Troy Farmers Market operates with a clear mission, focusing on supporting local farmers and artisans by providing a platform for local producers, creating a vibrant community hub, and showcasing the best of the community's talent and craftsmanship.
Freedom Gardens' mission is to enhance local food security by demonstrating sustainable food production methods and providing hands-on learning opportunities. They aim to create a food production and education center in Missoula, MT, showcasing innovative, climate-adaptive agriculture. The organization also focuses on providing low-income families with access to freshly harvested, locally grown produce and value-added products.
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Seedlings 4 Solidarity's mission to awaken the power to grow food everywhere and transform hunger to health, creating resilient lives and communities.
Quivira Coalition
Quivira Coalition's mission is to build resilience by fostering ecological, economic, and social health on western landscapes through education, innovation, collaboration, and progressive public and private land stewardship.
Mission Falls Market's mission is to create a platform that supports local farmers, ranchers, artisans, and crafters by fostering direct circular economic opportunities.
Madison Farm to Fork was formed in 2009 to develop and nurture our local food system.
Blue Sky Stewardship
BSS promote responsible land and resource management, often emphasizing collaboration with tribal nations and community involvement to ensure healthy ecosystems and vibrant communities
DSG offerstudents hands-on learning about plant biology, nutrition, and the origins of food—shifting perceptions from groceries to homegrown produce and fostering enthusiasm for healthy eating.
MOA's mission is to advocate and promote organic agriculture for the highest good of the people, the environment and the state's economy
NCAT's mission is to help people by providing information and access to appropriate technologies that can improve lives.
The Montana Land Reliance partners with private landowners to permanently protect agricultural lands, fish and wildlife habitat, and open space.
Youth Homes' mission is to help every youth feel safe, have a sense of belonging, and find a place to call home.
Brovold Community Orchard's nonprofit mission is to manage the orchard as a multi-purpose site that provides food for the community, serves as a venue for education and recreation, and hosts community events.
Sage Gardeners' mission is to reconnect these aging seniors to their gardening roots building one accessible garden at a time
Towne's Harvest Garden
Towne's Harvest 's mission is to be a source of locally, sustainably, and educationally grown food for the campus and members of the surrounding community.
Sunburst Unlimited collaborates with other organizations to bring fresh food to families who don't usually get it through the FRESH Rescue Program.
Rocky Boy Health Board's nonprofit mission is to educate and empower their relatives to live well.
Sustainable Living Systems
SLS focus on the most effective actions to build a Local Food System right where we live, and demonstrate and teach those actions.
The O'Hara Commons & Sustainability Center works to empower a resilient community.
OSA's mission is to advance ethical seed solutions to meet food and farming needs in a changing world.
WEEL Montana is a grassroots, economic and social justice organization made up of people experiencing poverty and advocates. Through advocacy, action, and education WEEL works together to eradicate the myths, stereotypes, and stigmas that are harmful to low income families.
WMGC aims to provide consumers in their region with fresh, quality products from independent ranches, farms, and food processing operations.
WSE's mission is to advance regenerative land management practices, combat climate change through carbon sequestration, and support the profitability of ranchers who are stewards of the land.
If your organization's logo or mission statement has been updated, please send the correct information to loi@highstakesfoundation.org, and we will update this page.