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Kent County Emergency Food Assistance Program
Due to inflation, more people are being forced to make extremely difficult decisions. Some are already struggling to make ends meet between social security or disability checks. They may be a single parent, a two-parent family making minimum wage or a grandparent raising their grandchildren.
Many, must now decide between making their rent or house payment, purchase lifesaving medications, or buying groceries. They can't do it all. And they rely on our Emergency Food Assistance Program to stretch their resources. If you face hunger, we want you to know that you are not alone.
Here in Kent County,
one out of five children face food insecurity
In 2022, we served 2,242 hungry households. And on a monthly basis, we serve an average of 550 people, including 145 children. And with the recent suspension of the federal emergency food benefits, those numbers are rising weekly. More than 245,000 households in Kent County, live below the federal poverty level. Or they live in households that earn above the level, but not enough to afford household necessities. Based on donations, The Emergency Food Assistance Program also provides personal care items, household products, clothing, and baby essentials. There is also an overwhelming need for can openers, fresh produce, and protein offerings.
The food pantry is located within the Kent County Community Services program hub at 1215 Fulton St. East in Grand Rapids. Hours are Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM.
*Inclement weather and holidays may impact hours.
If you have any questions at all, call us at 616-459-3433 ext. 1328. If you are interested in donating food, please contact Carrie a Carrie.Meyers@usc.salvationarmy.org
The pantry provides sufficient food for six days, with a focus on providing healthy, nutritious offerings to our neighbors in need. However, we strive to provide sufficient food for a week whenever possible. Financial donations allow us to purchase more food in bulk, which allows us to serve more people.
