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.

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. 

Bowen KSSN Community School Coordinator:  Helps connect Bowen students, families, and school staff with the greater community.