How we help overcome Poverty: Food & Hygiene Pantry

Poverty is often the result of, and catalyst for, chronic struggles with hunger, addiction, housing insecurity, mental illness, unemployment, educational voids, and various forms of abuse. These interconnected issues continue year after year and generation after generation. That's why we work to meet the needs of the whole person through short- and long-term assistance. Through programs that serve the body, mind and soul, we alleviate the symptoms of poverty, then work to address the root issues that cause it.

Food Pantry

Every 30 days eligible clients can access our Food Pantry which includes various canned goods, non-perishable items and frozen meats as they are available. Clients must reside in Shiawassee county. Please call 989-725-7485 ext 5125 to sign up for an appointment. 

Personal Needs Hygiene Pantry

Every 30 days eligible clients can access our Personal Needs Hygiene Pantry which includes various hygiene items like toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, laundry detergent, dish soap, tampons, diapers, shampoo, hand soap, and many other items as they come available. Clients must reside in Shiawassee county. Please call 989-725-7485 ext 5125 to sign up for an appointment. 

Daily Baked Goods & Produce 

Monday through Friday 11am to noon visitors can come to the corps, enter through the glass double doors and access free baked goods, sweets, loafs of bread, produce, fruits, and other snacks. These items are free, no paperwork required, just come and take what you need!

Other Food Related Programs Include:

Community Kitchen

Poverty is often defined by painful choices, such as heating vs. eating. The decision between paying bills and feeding your family is an impossible position to be in. That's why we provide free meals Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to anyone in need, as well as a Sunday night meal at 5:30 PM. We also provide holiday meals over Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays. 

Pathway of Hope

The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope initiative provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, we can lead families down a path toward increased stability and, ultimately, self-sufficiency.