Food Factory

Inmates and staff work in the food factory.

The Food Factory runs a central food preparation facility using a cook-chill process to produce food products for multiple customers. All menus are reviewed by a registered dietician to ensure all American Dietetic Association requirements are met. The factory produces 10,000 meals a day. In addition, the food factory operates a central bakery. The factory’s customers are Montana State Prison, Helena Prerelease Center, Riverside Youth Correctional Facility, Elkhorn Treatment Center, Treasure State Correctional Training Center, Montana State Hospital, WATCH (DUI treatment), and the Deer Lodge Detention Center.

Serving agencies within the State of Montana, including schools, city and county government departments, and nonprofit organizations.