In 2017 The Other Way Ministries celebrated 50 years of community development on the west side of Grand Rapids, MI!
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The Other Way Ministries was honored to be a beneficiary of the 29th annual J & H Oil Co. Golf Classic on Monday, Aug. 3. From the first tee to the final putt, the event brought together over 300 golfers and many sponsors and community partners in a shared commitment to build community and connect West Side residents to essential programs and resources.The Other Way Ministries was honored to be a beneficiary of the 29th annual J & H Oil Co. Golf Classic on Monday, Aug. 3.
With rising inflation and higher food prices, the need for food pantries remains critical – and so is the power of generosity. Over 2 decades ago, we started our food pantry to address food insecurity and relieve some financial stress for our West Side neighbors.
Our Westside Stories Spring Newsletter shares updates about our programs and highlights from recent events. The new spring edition features a moving testimonial from a food pantry participant, information about our pantry’s food delivery offerings, a recap of the successful events like the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and America 250/JustServe and much more!


