KPS Community Resources
Kentwood Public Schools Community Resources
Food Resources
- KPS Child Nutrition Services Department has three locations where all parents and or students can pick up Free Meals for anyone 18 years old or younger (Tuesdays and Thursdays at Freshman Campus and Crossroads High School) . Receive the meals (Breakfast and Lunch) Free of Charge due to CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) by going through curbside pickup with no questions asked.
- The Community Food Club
- Apply for Food Assistance through MIBridges
- Click Here to find a food pantry near you. Or visit one of the following during open hours to sign up:
- Streams of Hope
- The Green Apple Pantry
- The Other Way Ministries
- View the Mobile Food Pantry schedule through Feeding America
- City of Kentwood has a free pantry at the activities center and the library
Apparel/Hygiene Resources
- In the Image links new and gently-used clothing, household necessities, and furniture for free in a welcoming store environment.
- Baxter Community Center Baxter’s Marketplace provides emergency food assistance and emergency clothing assistance
Internet/Technology Assistance Resources
- Email [email protected] for assistance with student chromebooks
- See this interactive PDF for community resources
- Public wifi available at Kentwood city parks
Mental Health Resources
- Explore the KPS social worker website
The following locations are available 24/7 to address mental health needs.
- Pine Rest: (616) 455-9200
- Network180: (616) 336-3909
- Forest View: (800) 949-8439
Housing/Utility Resources
- McKinney-Vento Coordinator for Kentwood Public Schools Sarah Weir - [email protected] 616-426-4146
- ASISTENCIA ALQUILER DE EMERGENCIA DE COVID
- COVID Emergency Rental Assistance - English
- Create a Housing Plan at the Community Housing Connect
- Look for Local Housing: Michigan Housing Locator
- DTE Assistance
- Consumers Energy Assistance
- Call 211 for information about getting help paying your utility bill
- Mortgage Assistance