West Michigan food pantries and nonprofits are offering reduced services and are providing takeaway meals to those who need it amidst the COVID-19 food services restriction.
Effective Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered that all restaurants and bars statewide prohibit dine-in services. Takeaway and delivery services are still allowed.
Here is a list of food pantries that are offering reduced services or take-away options organized by county:
Kent
Buist Community Center
Building is closed. Drive-up services will be offered. Detailed instructions are available on their website. Saturday hours are for clients that work during the week or have transportation issues.
Address: 8306 Byron Center Ave. SW Byron Center MI, 49315
Service Times: Monday 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday March 21 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks
Amidst the current COVID-19 situation, Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks program doubles the value of federal nutrition (SNAP or food stamps) benefits spent at participating markets and grocery stores. If you and/or someone you know already participates in the Double Up program, this is a reminder that you can choose to utilize your already earned Double Up dollars on produce at some of your local stores and farmers markets. For additional information on your account and locations that accept Double Up, visit this website.
Feeding America West Michigan
Feeding America west Michigan will have two places to pick up food each week in a drive-thru model. Attendees should place empty boxes, plastic tubs or laundry baskets in their trunk for approximately 50 pounds of food to be loaded into by volunteers. The two mobile pantries are located at:
Ada Bible Church (1640 East Paris Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546)
First date: Thursday, March 26
Ongoing dates: Every other Thursday
Time: 5 p.m.
Grandville Church of Christ (3725 44th St SW, Grandville, MI 49418)
First date: Friday, March 27
Ongoing dates: Every other Friday
Time: 5 p.m.
Woodland Mall (3195 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512): Northwest parking lot between Tricho Salon and Von Maur)
First date: Wednesday, April 1
Ongoing dates: Every other Wednesday
Time: 4 p.m.
Flat River Outreach Center
Building is closed to the public. Starting March 23 extended hours will be offered. Drive-up services are being offered.
Address: 11535 Fulton St. E, Lowell, MI 49331
Service Times: Monday (starting March 23) 2 p.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday 5 p.m.-8 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Green Apple Pantry
Building is closed. Drive-up services will be available. Please bring ID and mail for all family members.
Address: 4307 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Service Times: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Thursday 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
God’s Kitchen Take-Away Meal Service
Dining room closed. Takeaway pickup located at the back of the building. Diapers and wipes available for existing clients.
Address: 303 S. Division Ave. Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Service times: Monday through Saturday, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Heartside Gleaning Initiative
The Heartside Gleaning Initiative has a new Good Food Box program. They will be delivering fresh produce to 50 families in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood in partnership with Mercy Health, The Hispanic Center and National Kidney Foundation.
Kent County Community Action
Distribution for seniors (60+) will be via drive-up/walk-up on Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. TFAP distribution for families with children will be via drive-up/walk-up on Thursday the 26th, from 1-6 p.m.
North End Community Ministry
Building is closed. Clients will be given food boxes at the door.
Address: New City Church 214 Spencer NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Service times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Northwest Food Pantry
Building closed. Pantry will resume services Tuesday March 24. Food will be handed out at the door. Please bring proof of address.
Address: 1224 Davis Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Service times: Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
North Kent Connect
Food donations will not be accepted. Clients can receive their monthly pantry items by driving up to the building during any one of the following days:
Mondays and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. starting Wednesday, March 25, and continuing through April 13.
North Kent Connect is asking the community to purchase a food box through their website. Each box costs $13.75 and will provide a family of four with five meals.
The Other Way Ministries
Building closed. Pick-up services will be available. Delivery is being considered for those who cannot leave their home.
Address: 710 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Service times: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
