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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Blue Water, Great Lakes Bay, and Thumb Peninsula Directory

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

Algonac Trinity United Methodist Church

Their food pantry serves Algonac, Clay & Ira residents every Friday from 10:00 a.m. –  2:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. They also have a Paws Pantry for furry friends. Community dinners take place at the First Lutheran Church in Algonac on the third Wednesday of the month from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Learn more.

Blessing Boxes

Community Boxes are donation-based resources available for anyone to give or receive non-perishable food, infant care, hygiene, pet foods, and cleaning items. They are available in Huron and Tuscola Counties. The website lists where Blessing Boxes can be found across both counties including local transit systems like Thumbody Express and Thumb Area Transit. Learn more.

Focus: HOPE

Focus: HOPE provides food boxes for people 60+ years old or older living in Lapeer, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac, and St. Clair Counties. Learn more.

Huron County Health Department

For up to date listings of food pantries and other community resources in Huron County. Learn more.

Mid-City Nutrition Program

This soup kitchen serves delicious, hot, and healthy meals. It is located in Port Huron and serves people living in St. Clair County. Learn more.

Millington Community Center

Food pantry for Millington and Vassar residents from 10:00 a.m. – Noon on the first Wednesday of the month. Join their Facebook group or call (989) 871-7377. Learn more.

Operation Transformation

Operation Transformation is a local faith-based non-profit organization whose purpose is to bring positive changes to the Blue Water Area. Their food distribution network serves the communities of Capac, China Township, Kimball, Lapeer, Marysville, and Port Huron. Learn more.

Skip’s Corner Pantry

St. Clair Community College students can access free food and hygiene products from the SC4 Welcome Center. Learn more.

Spoonfuls of Plenty

Home-made meals are available from 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Wednesdays at the Human Development Commission in Caro. Learn more.

The Tiger Den

The Tiger Den is a food pantry for students attending Caro Community Schools and their families. It offers fresh and non-perishable foods, weekend backpacks, and personal care items. Learn more.

Tuscola County Health Department

For up to date listings of food pantries and other community resources in Tuscola County. Learn more.

Vassar Area Food Pantry

Located at Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, the Vassar Area Food Pantry serves people living in Frankenmuth, Mayville, Millington, Reese, and Richville. It is open from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and offers food, cleaning products, personal hygiene products, and pet food. Learn more.

YMCA of the Blue Water Area

The Y is committed to nurturing the potential of all youth, and making sure they have access to nutritious foods is part of that commitment. They are an provide healthy after school meals at various sites for any child under the age of 18 years old. All meals that are provided are free of charge. Learn more.

During the Government shutdown, the Y is also helping impacted federal employees by offering flexible payment options, financial assistance, and scholarship support to help people stay connected to their health and community. For those affected by the potential loss of SNAP/EBT or WIC funding. they are offering a Pop-Up Food Pantry – open to anyone in need. Follow their Facebook page or call (810) 987-6400 for more details. Learn more.