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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.

SECOND HARVEST PANTRY: Second Harvest Pantry is a client-choice pantry with an emphasis on neighbor experience and engagement.  All the items are free for anyone who needs the service.  They have dry goods (pantry staples like canned items, pasta, etc.), dairy, protein, and produce as often as they can get it.  
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9am - 5:30pm
Second and fourth Saturday
 9am - 12:30 pm

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.