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, too. 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 have weekend meal backpacks. Learn more.

Feeding America West Michigan

Feeding America 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. You can search their website by county to find a mobile distribution site near you. Learn more. 

Food Gatherers

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

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes

The largest charitable food assistance organization in Kalamazoo County, they serve over 38,000 people a year. They offer groceries through many different sites and programs. Their 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. They also provide free food via their school weekend backpack program, senior commodities program, and mobile food distribution for local residents. Learn more.

Salvation Army – Kalamazoo

Their emergency food pantry features 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 Door Dash is also available in Battle Creek. Learn more.

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency

Their 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.