How to Use This List

1. Find your county.
2. Look at the pantries listed under that county.
3. Call the pantry directly to ask about hours, what to bring, and any other questions.
4. Availability depends on each pantry’s own hours and schedule.

Food Pantries by County

Bay County Pantries

• Pinconning Area Emergency Food Pantry, 989-615-8182

Clare County Pantries

• Clare County Food Pantry in Clare, 989-229-0849
• Clare County Senior Services, 989-539-8870

Gladwin County Pantries

• Sacred Heart Mission in Gladwin, 989-426-4661
• Helping Hands Mission in Beaverton, 989-435-9979

Mecosta County Pantries

• Project Starburst in Big Rapids, 231-796-5342
• Manna Pantry of Big Rapids, 231-408-2940

Midland County Pantries

• Sanford Community of Christ Church, 989-687-2252

Muskegon County Pantries

• Loaves of Grace Pantry in Muskegon, 231-722-7308
• Holton Community Center in Holton, 231-821-0000
• City Heart Pantry in Muskegon Heights, 231-737-4673
• Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church Food Pantry, 231-733-1996
• Lebanon Lutheran Food Pantry in Whitehall, 231-893-5745

Oceana County Pantries

• New Hope Community Church Pantry in Shelby, 231-861-0536
• ​Trinity Lutheran in New Era, 231-861-4059

Osceola County Pantries

• Marion Food Pantry, 231-743-6801
• Sears Food Pantry, 231-620-2504

​Please call your local pantry before you go to confirm hours and any guidelines they may have.

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More Food Resources

Senior Food
Seniors aged 60 and over may qualify for USDA food boxes. Apply at the next distribution near you.

Learn More About Senior Food

Head Start Preschool
If you have a child ages 3–5 in Clare or Gladwin Counties, our Head Start Preschool classrooms provide meals and snacks during the school day. Apply for Head Start Preschool today.

Head Start Preschool Application

​If you aren’t sure which program is right for you, call your local Community Action Center. We’ll help you sort through the options.

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