COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Mobile Food Pantry
2024-12-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) and 7 more dates | MI
Mobile Food Pantries are like farmers’ markets on wheels, delivering a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products and baked goods to people in need of emergency food at no cost.
This schedule is provided as a courtesy. It is not guaranteed to be error-free and may be updated or changed at any time, so use it at your own risk.
Unless otherwise noted, all Mobile Pantries are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time.
If you have questions about a specific Mobile Pantry, please contact the host agency.
Many Mobile Food Pantry sites will allow you to pick up food as a proxy (stand-in) for another household that cannot physically attend. You will need to be prepared to provide the name, address and household size of any other family you are picking up for. Most Mobile Pantry sites have a limit on how many households you can pick up for and should tell you that limit if you ask.
DECEMBER 18
4:30 PM – Kent County (Walk Up), Gerald R. Ford Academic Center, 851 Madison Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
5:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Discovery Christian Reformed Church, 7245 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
DECEMBER 19
5:00 PM – Kent County (Walk Up), Calvary Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Byron Center Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
5:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Innovation Central High School-Bus Lane off College Ave., 421 Fountain Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
DECEMBER 21
09:00 AM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Vineyard North Church, 4700 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
10:00 AM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Community CRC, 150 Burt St. SE, Wyoming, MI 49548
10:00 AM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Linc Up, 1167 Madison Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
1:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Zion Lutheran Church, 582 Lamoreaux Drive NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321
DECEMBER 28
9:00 AM – Kent County (Drive Thru), St. Mary Magdalen Church, 1253 52nd Street, Kentwood, MI 49508
JANUARY 6
5:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Cascade Fellowship CRC, 6655 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
JANUARY 8
4:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Discovery Christian Reformed Church, 7245 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
4:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Cornerstone Church, 1675 84th Street SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
4:30 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Godwin High School, 50 35th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
6:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church, 1550 Oswego Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
JANUARY 9
4:30 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Sibley Elementary School, 943 Sibley NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
JANUARY 10
4:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Woodlawn Christian Reformed Church, 3190 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
JANUARY 13
6:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Kentwood Christian Church, 5841 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
JANUARY 14
4:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center, 1824 Godfrey Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
JANUARY 15
5:00 PM – Kent County (Drive Thru), Discovery Christian Reformed Church, 7245 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
5:00 PM – Kent County (Walk Up), Westend Christian Reformed Church, 1015 Westend NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | North Kent Connect — Holiday Pantry
2024-12-19 09:00 - 17:00 | North Kent Connect, 10075 Northland Dr NE, Rockford, MI, 49341
December 19th, 9am – 5pm
NKC Thrift Store
10075 Northland Dr NE
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 866 – 3478

Current clients of NKC only
Register with case manager by Dec. 5th
Present reminder card at pick up
Only choose one month to pick up

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Baxter House Christmas Basket Distribution
2024-12-19 12:00 - 19:00 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Christmas Basket Pick Up
Wednesday, December 18th & Thursday, December 19th
12:00-7:00PM: Baxter Gym

Get all the all the fixings to take home to make and enjoy a holiday meal with your family! Please bring your pink receipt AND an ID to pick up your basket.

Pre-registration is required to receive a Christmas Basket during this distribution event. All registrations must be done in-person at our Marketplace. If your family received a basket for Thanksgiving, you are not eligible to receive one for Christmas.
Pick up only, no delivery is available. If baskets are not picked up by 7PM on Thursday, December 19th they are subject to be given to another family in need.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Feed the Block
2024-12-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Linc Up, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Join Linc Up for Feed the Block – A community nourishment event dedicated to providing free, nutritious food to our neighbors!
Come together at 341 Hall Street SE on Saturday, December 21st, from 10 AM to 2 PM, to share in the bounty and the spirit of community care.
Volunteers are the heart of this event — click here sign up to contribute to this day of giving and connection.
Your support helps us ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. See you there!

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Know Your Rights Workshop
2025-01-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Exalta Health, 2060 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
CONOCE TUS DERECHOS
CONOCE TUS DERECHOS: INTERACCIONES CON ICE, CBP, Y LA POLICIA YA SEA EN EL HOGAR, MIENTRA CONDUCES, O EN ESPACIOS PÚBLICOS
Enero 17 2024
Horas 5:30-7:00pm
Exalta Health
2060 S Division
Por favor registrate para proposito de planificación
Ofreceremos bocadillos

COMMUNITY RESOURCE | Expungement Resource Fair
2025-01-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Linc Up, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING YOUR EXPUNGEMENT ELIGIBILITY?
This FREE Expungement Resource Fair provides valuable information and one-on-one support from attorneys to help you navigate the expungement process. Anyone in the Grand Rapids community seeking expungement resources is welcome!
For more information contact Jamell Hatchett:
(616) 451-9140 • Jamell@lincrev.org

Car Seat Safety Check
2025-01-23 16:00 - 19:30 | Alpine Township Fire Department, 1100 Henze St NW, Comstock Park, MI, 49321, United States
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is hosting a Car Seat Safety Check held from 4pm-7:30pm.
This safety check provides FREE car seat inspections performed by certified child passenger safety technicians and are available by appointment only! To save your spot call (616)391-7233
A limited number of low-cost replacement car seats are available at all locations, for those who qualify. Children who need a replacement seat must be present with a parent or legal guardian.

Kids & Family Expo
2025-01-25 | DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49503
The Kids & Family Expo returns to DeVos Place on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
This family-focused community event encourages families to play & move with physical activities, learn & explore with educational fun, and lead healthier lives in an active environment all while encouraging families to engage in family bonding time. This event is fun for the whole family!

Parent Cafe Coalition Meeting
2025-02-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Want to get more involved with our Parent Cafes? Join us Monday, February 3rd from 9:30am-11am for our Parent Cafe Coalition Meeting. You’ll learn how you can help by providing community resources, offering up a space to host future cafes, signing up to be a table host, and more!
This meeting will be held in the “Hope Room” at Baxter Community Center, bagels and coffee will be provided.
RSVP today by emailing baernouts@familyfutures.org

Domestic Violence and Anti-Trafficking
2025-02-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Join Save Haven Ministries on February 3rd and March 29th to learn more about domestic violence and anti-trafficking.
The registration fee is $25, which covers all learning materials. If you are a staff, active students, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse or human trafficking. Please call or text the Safe Haven Ministries hotline if you would like information on support groups: (616) 425-6664
Please contact Safe Haven Ministries at (616) 425-6664 or prevention@shmgr.org with questions.

To register for the February 3rd seminar click HERE
To register for the March 26th seminar click HERE

College & Career Readiness
2025-02-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 ROSEWOOD AVE SEGR, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 5:00P-8:00P

OTTAWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
2055 ROSEWOOD AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506
Enter through door A main office entrance (West side of the building)

Explore college and career opportunities for your family! This free event is designed to help families connect with schools, community programs, and resources that support college and career readiness. Bring your family to enjoy engaging activities, interactive presentations, and a free delicious dinner while learning how to plan for life after high school.

What to Expect

Resource Tables: Meet community partners offering helpful information and tools.
Interactive Dinner: Enjoy a free pre-plated meal while participating in a dynamic program.
Family Fun: Take photos at the photo booth, enjoy music from a live DJ, and participate in activities.
Prizes: Complete activities and surveys for a chance to win giveaways, including t-shirts!

Event Schedule
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
– Visit resource tables hosted by community partners.
– Family Photo Booth open.
– DJ onsite providing music and entertainment.
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM
– Transition to dinner and program.
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Dinner and program led by UPrep and Ottawa Hills College & Career Teams. Topics include:
– College application process
– Scholarships and financial aid (FAFSA)
– Career pathways and service opportunities
– Transcript audits
– Success stories from local families
– Athletics and post-high school options
Prizes will be given during the presentation.
Families will complete a short survey at the end of the program.
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Revisit resource tables and other activities.
Photo Booth remains open.
Turn in punch cards to claim a free t-shirt!

Why Attend?
This event is a great opportunity to:

Connect with experts who can guide your family through the college and career planning process.
Gain valuable information about financial aid, scholarships, and career pathways.
Learn from success stories that inspire and motivate.
Spend quality time with your family while participating in fun, engaging activities.

Car Seat Safety Check
2025-02-05 16:00 - 19:30 | Algoma Township Fire Department, 10820 Edgerton Avenue NE, Rockford, MI

Music and Movement Storytime
2025-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Cedar Spring Public Library, 107 N Main St NE, Cedar Springs, MI, 49319
Join Cedar Spring Public Library every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month at 10:30am for Music and Movement Storytime!
Perfect for ages 18 months to 4 years old, join for stretching, reading, and music.
Be sure to stop by the library for more interactive programs.
Visit their Facebook page HERE for more details on this event and all other programs.

Dental Health Playgroup
2025-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Cedar Springs Early Childhood Center, 204 E Muskegon St, Cedar Springs, MI, 49319
Join Kent ISD and My Community Dental Center on February 12th for a dental health playgroup! Stop by from 10am-11am to listen and join in on conversations about the importance of dental health in babies and children.

Dental Health Playgroup
2025-02-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Kentwood Early Childhood Main Campus, 200 60th St., Kentwood, MI, 49548
Join Kent ISD and My Community Dental Center on February 14th for a dental health playgroup! Stop by from 10:30am-11:30am to listen and join in on conversations about the importance of dental health in babies and children.

Inflatable Carnival
2025-02-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Cedar Spring Public Library, 107 N Main St NE, Cedar Springs, MI, 49319
Join Cedar Spring Public Library on February 15th, 10:30am-12pm for an Inflatable Carnival. Beat the winter blues with inflatable bounce houses, carnival games, crafts, and more! No registration needed.
Be sure to stop by the library for more interactive programs.
Visit their Facebook page HERE for more details on this event and all other programs.
