Hunger
Holland, MI Corps Hunger Information
Food Pantry
The food pantry exists to help individuals and families facing food insecurity by providing access to nutritious food in a welcoming and respectful environment.
Our pantry operates as a walk-in pantry - which means no appointment is required. If you are in need of food assistance, simply visit during pantry hours and our team will be glad to serve you. Whether you are experiencing a temporary setback or an ongoing challenge, we are here to help.
Through the generosity of our community, volunteers and partners, we are able to provide food assistance to hundreds of households each year while offering hope, dignity and support along the way.
Guests can visit up to two times in one month.
Hours
- Monday: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9 a.m. to noon
- Thursday: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
Additional Resources
Community Kitchen - In Partnership with Community Action House at The Salvation Army
The Community Kitchen serves hot meals, five days a week, to everyone needing a meal. Come for the food. Stay for the connection.
- Occurs Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- This service is relocating soon to The Salvation Army
- For more information, please contact us at 616-392-2368 ext. 100 or resource@communityactionhouse.org
IAM Academy Mobile Food Pantry - at The Salvation Army
- Occurs every Tuesday and every other Friday at 2 p.m.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP, is a federal nutrition program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no-cost.
The program relies on a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), state governments and local emergency feeding organizations.
If you are a homebound senior living in Ottawa County in need of a TEFAP food box delivery, you may sign up through Community Action Agency. Send an email to info.occaa@miottawa.org or call 616-494-5499.
- Occurs every three (3) months in March, June, September and December
- For more information, click here.
Stats
166,747,412
meals were served to those who need them most last year.
6.70%
of all U.S. households reported using a food pantry in 2020
12.80%
of all American households with children are food insecure.
Love beyond missed meals
Donating cash or nonperishable food items to a food pantry is vital in ensuring that individuals and families facing hunger have access to the resources they need to thrive, especially during times of crisis.
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