Food Resources

Michigan 2-1-1

Presented by United Way, Michigan 2-1-1 has the resources to help you find food, housing, help paying your utility bills, and more. It is a free, confidential service. Call or text 211 or visit the website for live chat. Learn more.

MIBridges

MIBridges connects Michiganders to food, housing, healthcare, childcare, cash assistance, and other resources specific to your location, needs, and circumstances. Learn more.

Shop Online

Michiganders who receive food assistance can buy food online using their SNAP/EBT/Bridge Card at participating Michigan retailers. Learn more.

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Southcentral and Southwest Michigan Directory

This page will be updated regularly during the November 2025 Government Shutdown. For national, statewide, and other regional food resources, tap here.

Blessings in a Backpack

Families with children in participating schools can sign up to receive weekend meal backpacks filled with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food items. Learn more.

Feeding America West Michigan

Feeding America West Michigan’s Mobile Food Pantries deliver a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and other food staples to people in need of emergency food at no cost. The website includes a searchable directory by county to locate nearby mobile distribution sites. Learn more. 

Food Gatherers

Food Gatherers is the primary food bank and food rescue program serving Washtenaw County. Supporting a network of more than 140 community partners with free and low-cost food, deliveries, and training to provide free food and groceries to anyone in need. Learn more.

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes

The largest charitable food assistance organization in Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes serves over 38,000 people a year. They offer groceries through many different sites and programs. The Grocery Pantry Program offers options for curbside pickup, in-person shopping, and home delivery. To schedule an appointment, call 269-343-3663 or email info@kzoolf.org. Additional options include a school weekend backpack program, senior commodities program, and mobile food distribution for local residents. Learn more.

Salvation Army – Kalamazoo

The emergency food pantry offers nonperishable foods, personal care items, and baby food, diapers, and wipes. Walk-ins are welcome. Learn more.

South Michigan Food Bank

Food distribution and mobile markets for residents of Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, and St. Joseph Counties. Free home delivery via DoorDash is also available in Battle Creek. Learn more.

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency

SMCAA’s website has a directory of food resources including Commodity Supplemental Food Program, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, Benton Harbor Food Program, and Holiday Share Food Share Program. Learn more.