Within Opportunity Link’s operating region of eleven counties, three reservations, there are eight USDA certified food deserts. Here is a list of all the SNAP and/or WIC retailers within those eight counties with food deserts: SNAP/WIC Retailers. If you see anything that needs to be changed/updated, please contact Rosie Goldich at (406) 265 – 3699 or vista@opportunitylinkmt.org.
Food security is defined as the state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. The following questionnaires are about the food eaten in your community, local food markets, and school food programs. Please complete the Food Security Assessment – Community if you work in the non-profit sector or are a professional in the food service, community health or food bank community. If you are a small scale farmer or producer, please complete the Food Security Assessment – Farmer. Email completed surveys to the email listed below.