food pantries

Buist Community Assistance Center

Address: 8306 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Phone: (616) 583-4080

This available to residents of Byron Township and is open Monday from 2 PM to 6:30 PM, Wednesday from 9 AM to 2 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 11:30 PM (only for those unable to visit during the week). You must present a photo ID and a utility bill. This pantry stocks fruits, vegetables, meats, and non-perishables.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program Holland

Address: Community Action House 345 West 14th Street Holland, MI 49423

Phone: (616) 392-2368 10:00 to 11:30 am one Monday per month

Commodity Supplemental Food Program Jenison

Address: Georgetown Senior Center 7096 – 8th Ave, Jenison, MI 49428

Phone: (616) 457-1170 1:30 to 3:00 pm one Tuesday per month.

Both are sponsored by Ottawa County and registration is required. Call the Community Action Agency of the county at (616) 393-4433 or 1 (800) 764-4111 ext. 4433. This is a monthly distribution program that helps meet the nutritional needs of seniors aged 60 and over, and those who are ineligible for the Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC), who are pregnant, breast-feeding or one-year post-partum mothers, and children under age six.

Fishers of Men Ministries

Address: 210 West Main Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464

This is open Saturday 3 PM to 5 PM. It is available to Zeeland residents only and pre-registration is required by calling 772-2013. Fruit, vegetables, meats and nonperishable items are available.

His Harvest Stand

Address: 100 South Pine, Suite 100, Zeeland, MI 49464

Phone: 616-772-3772

This is available for residents of the 49464 area code. It is open 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM, Monday to Wednesday. A photo ID and second form of ID (such as a bill or receipt) is required. A variety of frozen, perishable, and nonperishable items are distributed.

Jehovah Jireh Ministries of West Michigan

Address: 3494 1/2 Perry St. Hudsonville, MI 49426-9613

Phone: (616) 896-1570

Website: www.jjmwm.org

Director: Jim Herrema

Jehovah Jireh Ministries of West Michigan currently has two regular distribution times – Thursday afternoons from 1 PM to 6 PM, and Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM. Emergency food pickups can be made on other days by special arrangement. Unlike most food pantries, the majority of their food is perishable items. Fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, frozen, and bakery items are the majority of a mix that is a little different each week, as the vast majority of our food is donated surplus food from wholesalers, grocery stores, truckers, and local farmers.

Love INC

Address: 3300 Van Buren Street Hudsonville, MI 49426

Phone: (616) 662-3300.

Website: http://www.loveinthenameofchrist.org/

This food pantry includes both perishable and non-perishable items along with access to local agricultural products. These items are typically reserved for individuals or families participating in Love INC classes or programs. Participants earn pantry credits by attending classes and/or doing homework.

Women’s Center Food Pantry

Address: 1201 Kirkhof Center, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401

Phone: (616) 331-2748

Website: http://www.gvsu.edu/women_cen/student-food-pantry-95.htm

This food pantry is for GVSU students struggling with their food needs. You will need to fill out an intake form. Be sure to bring your GVSU ID! You will be able to fill one grocery bag with non-perishable foods.