How Family Service Is Fighting Hunger & Homelessness in Yellowstone County

What does Family Service actually do—and who does it help? In this episode of Off the Record, Paul Adam and Colin Gerstner sit down with Ryan Creamer, Executive Director of Family Service, to discuss how the organization is addressing hunger, poverty, and homelessness throughout Yellowstone County and surrounding communities. Ryan explains how Family Service operates one of the region's largest client-choice food pantries, serving hundreds of families every day while also providing rent assistance, utility support, clothing vouchers, educational scholarships, and other resources that help people get back on their feet. He also shares why many of the people receiving assistance are working families and seniors—not the stereotypes many people assume. The conversation explores how nonprofits collaborate throughout Billings, what Family Service needs most from the community, and how volunteers and donors make a direct impact on local families. The episode wraps up with a fun rapid-fire conversation covering Billings restaurants, favorite movies, fundraising, travel, and a few unexpected questions. In This Episode: 🍎 How Family Service feeds hundreds of families every day 🏠 Rent assistance, utility support, and housing resources 👨‍👩‍👧 Why many clients are working families and seniors 🎓 Educational scholarships that help break the cycle of poverty 🤝 How local nonprofits work together to serve the community ❤️ The biggest needs Family Service has today—and how you can help 🌮 Ryan's favorite Billings restaurants and hidden gems 🎬 Rapid-fire questions on food, movies, travel, and more If you've ever wondered how you can make a difference in the Billings community, this episode offers an inside look at one of the organizations working every day to help local families build a better future. Connect with Family Service 🌐 Website: https://billingsfamilyservice.org 📘 Facebook: Family Service Billings 📸 Instagram: @billingsfamilyservice If you'd like to support Family Service, consider volunteering, donating, or organizing a food drive in your community. Every contribution helps local families in need.