Montana Food
Bank Network

Serving as the only state-wide food bank, Montana Food Bank Network provides food to nearly 200 partner agencies throughout our State. Loci worked with MFBN to analyze their original facility for expansion, but the site was not large enough to support enough new warehouse and office space to meet the need for access to nutritious food. Working with Board and staff, a project vision, functional building program, site analysis, and preliminary design work were completed to support a capital campaign, and successful fundraising meant the vision was completed.

With goals for functional, simple, and low long-term operating and maintenance costs, building design and finishes are designed for maximum impact using simple materials. Board and Staff identified daylighting and access to views foundational to project success, so large window openings and highly-insulated skylights create a light-filled space that reduces energy consumption and increases occupant comfort. At office spaces, individual offices are located at the perimeter with skylights that bring light into shared spaces and central core. Simple and durable products are proposed throughout the facility to create warm, welcoming spaces that allow MFBN staff to fulfill their mission.