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Who: Low-income seniors (age 60 and over)
What: A free box of USDA food
Where: View the calendar below to find the location nearest you
How: Apply at the distribution site nearest you
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For seniors in Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, and Montcalm Counties, call EightCAP at 616-754-9315
Check out Tidbits: a monthly senior food program publication that contains features like healthy eating tips, recipes, and information about food distributions.
USDA Food Distribution Calendar
To view the full calendar, click here.
If you are in need of food but you are not a Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) participant or you are a CSFP participant but you need more food, please contact 2-1-1 for referrals to local food pantries in your area.
At your distribution: Please remain in your vehicle when you arrive at the site. We will be checking you in from your car and will place your food box in your trunk. If the line is too full to safely enter, please park your vehicle in a parking spot and wait. Do not block entrances or exits with your vehicle. We will remain on site until all customers have received their food. Private site distributions will also continue. We will modify our procedures for each unique setting.
At your distribution: Please remain in your vehicle when you arrive at the site. We will be checking you in from your car and will place your food box in your trunk. If the line is too full to safely enter, please park your vehicle in a parking spot and wait. Do not block entrances or exits with your vehicle. We will remain on site until all customers have received their food. Private site distributions will also continue. We will modify our procedures for each unique setting.
Tax Preparation Assistance
Tax Prep Volunteers
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Who: Community members and seniors
What: Assistance preparing and submitting income taxes
Where: Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties
When: Tax preparation services will resume in 2025, exact date to be determined
How: Call Rebeca at 989-386-3805 ext. 1028
To check the status of your return, use the IRS Where's My Refund tool.
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ClareCastle Senior Housing
ClareCastle
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Who: People who are 55 and older
What: Quality, affordable, and maintenance free two-bedroom apartments which include fully equipped kitchens, full size washers and dryers, internet access, private balconies, individually controlled central heating and cooling, cable tv hook ups, and carports.
The ground floor houses community space for residents to enjoy, as well as the Clare County Senior Center and meal site. It is adjacent to shopping, restaurants, banks, medical facilities, pharmacies and the post office. Where: 114 W 4th St, Clare, MI 48617
How: Call 989-386-3280 for application information
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Garfield Manor Senior Housing
Garfield Manor
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Who: People who are 55 and older
What: A senior community close to shopping, entertainment, and several restaurants. These uniquely designed one-bedroom apartments feature fully equipped kitchens, parking, individually controlled central heating and cooling, cable tv hookups, and electric, gas, heat, water, and trash utilities included.
The complex includes in building laundry, transportation services, parking, a large community room with a piano and pool table, a community garden, weekly activities, and monthly social gatherings. Where: 1011 Fraser St, Bay City, MI 48708
How: Call 989-892-4213 for application information
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Hours
Monday-Thursday from 8 AM-4:30 PM
Friday from 8 AM-4 PM
Closed daily from 12-1 PM
Friday from 8 AM-4 PM
Closed daily from 12-1 PM
Locations
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CLARE COUNTY
Administrative Office 1574 E Washington Road PO Box 768 Farwell, MI 48622 Phone 989-386-3805 Toll-Free 1-877-213-5948 Fax 989-386-3277 [email protected] FOOD WAREHOUSE 2300 E Ludington Drive Clare, MI 48617 989-229-0849 [email protected] |
BAY COUNTY
114 South Washington Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 Phone: 989-894-9060 [email protected] GLADWIN COUNTY 1302 Chatterton Street Gladwin, MI 48624 Phone: 989-426-2801 [email protected] MECOSTA COUNTY 706 Maple Street Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: 231-660-0271 [email protected] MIDLAND COUNTY 1717 Ridgewood Drive, Suite 103 Midland, MI 48642 Phone: 989-832-7310 [email protected] |
MUSKEGON COUNTY
878 Jefferson Street, Suite 2 Muskegon, MI 49440 Phone: 231-557-7622 [email protected] OCEANA COUNTY 195 N Michigan Ave Shelby, MI 49455 Phone: 231-923-3066 [email protected] OSCEOLA COUNTY 240 E Church Street Reed City, MI 49677 Phone: 231-791-7078 [email protected] |
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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(202) 690-7442; or - email:
[email protected]
https://www.fns.usda.gov/civil-rights/nds
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