Family Resources
Family Resources & Links
THE GREEN APPLE PANTRY: A free food pantry providing several different resources including emergency needs, as well as monthly groceries, and a pet pantry. Serves zip codes 49508, 49548, 49512, 49316; Requires photo ID and a document with current address.
4307 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508; Mon 9am - 1pm Weds & Th 9am - 3pm; 616-455-9411
Note: Pet Pantry Available; Requires application through the Humane Society http://www.hswestmi.org/kibble-konnection/
STREAMS: A community resource hub. Offers tutoring, afterschool programs, parent education classes, financial literacy classes, GED/High School Diploma program, community garden and food pantry. COST - Most programs are free unless otherwise noted
280 60th Street SE, Grand Rapids Mi 49548; Tuesdays 6–8PM Thursdays 11AM–1PM and 6–8PM; 616-272-3634
NOTE: Requires appointment time, sign up online: https://streamsgr.org/food-center-sign-up/
THE LITTLE FREE PANTRY: Provides free nonperishable food and personal care items. Anyone can give or take items when needed. No application or forms.
Kentwood Activities Center 355 48th St. SE, Grand Rapids, Mi 49548; M-Th 8am - 5pm, Fri - 8am - 4pm; (8am - noon starting in Oct.) 616-656-5270
Kent District Library - Richard L. Root/Kentwood Branch 4950 Breton Ave. SE, Kentwood, Mi 49508; M-Th 9:30am - 8pm Fri 9:30am - 6pm Sat 9:30am - 5pm; 616-784-2007
FEEDING AMERICA WEST MICHIGAN: A free mobile food pantry open to the community; schedules and locations vary. Food distributed per household; must have an adult present for each household.
IN THE IMAGE: Provides a free store with clothing, shoes, hygiene and household items as well as free programs and resources.
4255 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Bowen KSSN Community School Coordinator: Helps connect Bowen students, families, and school staff with the greater community.
616-455-5220