Where to Find Food When You Need It

Pantry

Pre-bagged items distributed by family size.

Hours:

First and Third Sunday of the month 1PM-2PM.

Additional Information:

Can also call for an emergency appointment outside of scheduled hours.

Pantry

Pantry offering fresh produce and preboxed items with an additional clothing pantry.

Hours:

Monday 9AM-5PM, Wednesday 9AM-5PM, Thursday 9AM-5PM, Friday 9AM-1PM

Pantry

Pantry open every Tuesday (no service on the fifth Tuesdays). Clients can shop twice a month.

Hours:

Tuesday 10AM-10:30AM

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, nut-free, and gluten-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending on August 29; Thursdays from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to age 26.

Additional Information:

This is a once weekly distribution from the KDL Bookmobile.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending on August 29; Wednesdays from 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Additional Information:

This is a once weekly distribution from the KDL Bookmobile.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending on August 29; Wednesdays from 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Additional Information:

This is a once weekly distribution from the KDL Bookmobile.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending on August 29; Wednesday from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Additional Information:

This is a once weekly distribution from the KDL Bookmobile.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending on August 29; Mondays from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Additional Information:

This is a once weekly distribution from the KDL Bookmobile.

Pantry

Client choice food pantry.

Hours:

By Appointment Only: MON 10:30 AM-2:30 PM, TUE 12:00 PM-5:15 PM, WED 10:30 AM-2:30 PM, THUR 10:30AM-2:30 PM, 2nd Sat 9:00-11:15 AM

Meal Site

Hours:

Every Other Wednesday, 5:30PM-6:30PMThursday, 6:30PM-7:30PM

Pantry

The Cedar Springs Community Food Pantry is a nonprofit organization that serves food insecure clients through referrals from North Kent Connect. To contact North Kent Connect and become established as a client, call: (616) 866-3478.

Hours:

The Cedar Springs Community Food Pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to serve clients for both in-person shopping or drive-up/pick-up.

Requirements:

Must have referral from North Kent Connect - (616) 866-3478.

Pantry

Hours:

Pantry open Tuesdays 1-3PM which clients can visit once a month, with a free dinner every third Tuesday at 5:30 pm

Additional Information:

Diapers also available, personal care

Pantry

Choice-style pantry also offering home delivery service for home-bound individuals.

Hours:

Thursday 9AM-11 AM, Saturday 7:30PM-8:30PM

Pantry

Emergency food pantry - must call to make an appointment.

Hours:

By Appointment Only

Food Club

Non-profit grocery store offering a variety of grocery and household items for a monthly membership fee of $11, $13, or $15 based on household size and income.

Hours:

Monday 10AM-5PM, Tuesday 10AM-5PM, Wednesday 10AM-5PM, Thursday 10AM-5PM, Friday 10AM-5PM, Saturday 10AM-2PM

Requirements:

Open to any Kent County household at or below 200% of the federal poverty line.

Pantry

Pantry offering pre-boxed items.

Hours:

Thursdays 10:30AM-2:30PM.

Additional Information:

Use the parking lot entrance at Jefferson Ave SE.

Pantry

Use the entry by the handicapped parking and go down the steps. Volunteers will be on hand to help you if you can't make it down the steps.

Hours:

Second Tuesday of the month 10 am-noon, 1 PM-3 PM

Pantry

Pantry of mostly non-perishable items located inside Al-Tahweed Islamic Center. Appointments required. Please call 717-350-9039.

Hours:

Third Saturday of each month, 10-12.

Pantry

Pantry providing access to fruits, vegetables, bread, and canned products for free.7:30 am: We distribute numbered tickets.9:30 am: The line passes in order of the ticket numbers.10:30 am: The distribution closes.

Hours:

Every Saturday from 7:30AM-10:30AM.

Requirements:

Everyone is welcome. No one needs to apply ahead of time. You are not required to provide any form of documentation of your income, your address, or your identity.

Additional Information:

7:30am We distribute numbered tickets9:30am The line passes in order of the ticket numbers10:30am Closing

Pantry

Drive-through food pantry.

Hours:

Monday 2PM-5PM, Wednesday 2PM-5PM

Requirements:

Number in household (self-declared). Resident of Wyoming, Grandville, or Jenison.

Pantry

Drive-thru emergency food pantry

Hours:

Every other Saturday 1-2PM, days/times posted on back door of church

Additional Information:

See sign on door for exact open dates.

Pantry

Emergency food pantry

Hours:

2nd and 4th Wednesday, 4-6PM

Pantry

Choice-style pantry in addition to a variety of other food programming options (see website for details).

Hours:

Tuesday 2PM-4PM, Wednesday 5PM-7PM, Friday 10AM-12PM

Pantry

Food pantry offering food to anyone in need.

Hours:

Every Tuesday, 2:30-5:30

Requirements:

None

Additional Information:

Pantry operates on the West side of the church.

Pantry

Groceries stocked similar to store shelves and clients choose items, paper products and self-care items are also offered

Hours:

Every first and third Tuesday 6PM-7PM and by emergency appointment

Additional Information:

Can also provide food on an as-needed basis: call for emergency appointments.

Meal Site

Daily afternoon meal program.

Hours:

Monday - Saturday, 12:30PM-2PM

Pantry

Grace CRC provides weekly food distribution every Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:00 am, also when individual needs arise. Patrons are allowed to come in and shop for gently used clothing, drink beverages, eat snacks and socialize with each other and the volunteer staff. During Thanksgiving and Christmas they distribute reusable pre-bagged food and small gift items.

Hours:

Every Tuesday from 9:30AM-11AM

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending on August 29; Monday – Friday from 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available. Easy pick-up, shelf-stable, nutritious meals are pre-packaged with several options available to fit almost any dietary need.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending August 29; Monday – Friday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Additional Information:

https://www.feedwm.org/gather-2-grow-schedule/

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending August 29; Monday – Friday from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending on August 29; Monday – Friday from 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending August 29; Monday – Friday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending August 29; Monday – Friday from 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending August 14; Monday – Thursday from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending August 29; Monday – Friday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending August 29; Monday – Friday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending August 29; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending August 29; Monday – Friday from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending August 29; Monday – Thursday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending August 29; Monday – Friday from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Gather 2 Grow

Free, nutritious meals at participating libraries during the summer. Various meal options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free will be available.

Hours:

Starting June 2 and ending on August 29; Monday – Friday from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Requirements:

Program is available to any youth 18 and under and developmentally delayed adults up to 26.

Pantry

Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 8:00AM - 5:00PMFriday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Pantry

Hours:

Last Saturday of the Month 10 am-12pm

Requirements:

No ID required

Pantry

Pre-boxed dry goods items offered to neighbors in need.

Hours:

Third Wednesday of the month, 8:00-11:00 am.

Requirements:

No requirements.

Pantry

Choice-style pantry offering food and personal care items.

Hours:

Thursday 6PM-7:30PM

Additional Information:

Referral from North Kent Connect is optional.

Pantry

Choice-style pantry offering items based on family size (in-store shopping).

Hours:

Monday 9AM-11AM, Tuesday 5PM-7PM, Wednesday 9AM-11 AM, Friday 9AM-11 AM

Requirements:

Serving folks living in Northwest Kent County.

Additional Information:

Food pantry is located in the community center across the street from the church. Check in at the church office first, then go across the road to shop at the pantry.

Pantry

Hours:

Monday and Friday, 2PM-3PM

Meal Site

Lunch/dinner meals everyday, breakfast for shelter guests only

Hours:

Every day, 6am-8pm

Pantry

Hours:

Monday 10AM-12PM, Wednesday 10AM-12PM

Requirements:

No requirements.

Pantry

Choice-style pantry offering food and personal care items.

Hours:

Tuesday 9AM-12:30PM, Wednesday 9AM-12:30PM, Thursday 9AM-12:30PM

Requirements:

Limited to one visit per month.

Pantry

Client-choice pantry. Everyone receives staple items, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, lean meats, and personal care items.

Hours:

Monday 9AM-3PM, Wednesday 9AM-3PM, Thursday 10AM-5PM.

Requirements:

Families register as clients before their first visit- documentation requested (not required) bring proof of income, photo ID, and a valid piece of mail, as well as verification of any school age children residing in the household (such as school records with the current address.) Emergency food boxes available to anyone, no registration/verification required. Referral to other pantries available.

Additional Information:

Please use the new North Entrance for Client Services and the Pantry

Pantry

Hours:

Monday 9:00AM-11:45AM, Wednesday 9:00AM-11:45AM, Friday 9:00AM-11:45AM.

Requirements:

Families may visit up to once every 30 days.

Additional Information:

Pantry is located in the basement of Trinity Reformed Church. Pantry is closed when Grand Rapids Public Schools are closed due to bad weather.

Meal Site

Dinner for the community on the third Wednesdays of each month. In the summer months, call to confirm the meal is happening.

Hours:

Third Wednesday of each month, 6:00-6:30.

Pantry

Organization offering a food pantry as well as a food co-op model (see website for details).

Hours:

Monday 10AM-3PM, Tuesday 10AM-6PM, Wednesday 10AM-3PM, Thursday 10AM-3PM, Friday 10AM-1PM.

Pantry

Hours:

Monday 4PM-4:30PM, Tuesday 4PM-4:30PM, Wednesday 4PM-4:30PM, Thursday 4PM-4:30PM, Friday 4PM-4:30PM.

Requirements:

Call North Kent Connect for a referral: (616) 866-3478. Families may visit the pantry once every 30 days.

Pantry

Hours:

First and third Wednesday of the month 9AM-11:30AM.

Pantry

Food pantry open once a month offering curbside delivery.

Hours:

Last Saturday of the month, 11:00-1:00 PM.

Requirements:

Everyone in need of food is welcome. No documentation required, but we will ask for your name, number of people in your household, and how you qualify for food (income, govt program, or in need of emergency food).

Additional Information:

Food pantry door is at 200 Highland St SE (corner of Highland and Jefferson).

Pantry

Emergency food distribution, will receive a week's worth of food, choice-style pantry, can visit 6 times a year, but no more than twice in a 30 day period

Hours:

Monday through Thursday: 9AM-4PM; and Friday: 9-12

Requirements:

No requirements

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for seniors.

Hours:

Tuesday 10AM-3PM, Wednesday 9AM-2PM, Friday 9AM-2PM.

Requirements:

Hours listed are for the senior program; lunch is served between activities around noon.

Pantry

Choice-style pantry with a community garden and other community resources.

Hours:

Tuesday 9AM-3PM, Wednesday 9AM-3PM, Friday 9AM-12PM

Pantry

Once a month food and clothing pantry

Hours:

Monday 9AM-1PM, Tuesday 9AM-1PM, Wednesday 9AM-1PM, Thursday 9AM-1PM

Requirements:

Must register at St. Alphonsus or NECM.

Additional Information:

The main entrance can be found at the double green doors behind the oak tree in the courtyard.

Meal Site

Breakfast cafe program every Saturday morning, first Saturday of each month the GR Symphony sends a quartet to perform, occasional health clinics.

Hours:

Saturdays: 7:45AM-9:15 AM

Pantry

Hours:

First and third Mondays of each month: 5 -7 PM, First and third Wednesdays of each month: 10 AM - 12 PM; and by appointment. 

Requirements:

Families will be asked to provide a name, address, and phone number.

Pantry

Hours:

Sundays: 7:30AM-12PM, Monday through Thursday: 8AM -12PM, Fridays:7:30 AM -4:30 PM

Pantry

Choice-style food pantry located in a center also offering after school activites, tutoring, adult education, and healthcare.

Hours:

Tuesday 6PM-8PM, Thursday 11AM-1PM and 6PM-8PM.

Requirements:

Families may use the pantry once a month. The pantry is run by appointment, call or go online to request a time slot.

Meal Site

Hamburger nights on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.

Hours:

Saturday, 5:00PM-6:30PM

Pantry

Primarily serving refugees.

Hours:

Every other Sunday, 1PM-2PM

Pantry

The Food Pantry at Temple Emanuel has been alleviating hunger since 1987. The pantry offers canned and dried food items, meat, fresh seasonal produce and personal care items.

Hours:

The pantry is open once each month, on the third Wednesday of the month from 9AM-10:30AM. Emergency orders can be filled by calling (616)459-5976.

Requirements:

They serve any client who meets the eligibility guidelines as defined by the USDA.

Additional Information:

Pantry may also be open for emergency appointments- call to request one at (616)459-5976.

Pantry

Choice-style pantry.

Hours:

Second Monday of the month 4PM-7PM, second Saturday of the month 9AM-12PM

Pantry

Choice-style pantry.

Hours:

Monday and Tuesday, 9AM-1PM, Wednesday and Thursday, 9AM-3PM.

Requirements:

Service area is zip codes 49508, 49548, 49512, and 49316.

Pantry

Hours:

Third Wednesday of the month 1-3PM

Pantry

Choice-style pantry providing roughly 5-7 days of food per visit.

Hours:

Monday 10AM-3:30PM, Tuesday 10AM-3:30PM, Thursday 12PM-6PM.Closed for lunch, 12:30-1:00 PM

Requirements:

Pantry is by appointment-only; call ahead to schedule a visit. Families must live in UCOM's service area: ZIP codes 49503 (south of Wealthy, west of US-131), 49519, 49509, 49418 (in Kent County).

Pantry

Drive-thru style pantry providing pre-boxed food items.

Hours:

Third Saturday of the month 9AM-10:30 AM.

Pantry

Pantry for veterans and their families in the following counties: Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa

Hours:

Monday, 9AM-3PM

Requirements:

Veterans of honorable or medical discharge who served 180 days active duty. First-time registrants must provide name, birthday, address, household size, phone number, discharge papers, DD214, children or animals at home, and dietary preferences.