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Need food today? Call or text 2-1-1 for immediate assistance. They can help find the closest open pantry and transportation options.
What to bring: A photo ID if you have one, proof of Muskegon County residency (e.g., recent mail) if requested, and reusable bags. No one should be turned away for lack of ID in an emergency.

Permanent Pantries & Food Banks

Muskegon County Veterans Affairs Food Bank

Veterans Service Center, 1903 Marquette, Suite A101, Muskegon, MI 49442

Emergency food and hygiene items for veterans. Bring DD-214 if available.

Hours & eligibility
Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. • Veterans & immediate family

Mission for Area People (MAP)

2500 Jefferson St., Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

Healthy pantry (curbside by appointment), plus clothing & household assistance.

Hours & notes
Mon–Thu, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. • Appointment recommended

Muskegon Rescue Mission – Food Pantry

400 W Laketon Ave., Muskegon, MI

Pantry offers a week’s worth of meals. Emergency pickups available.

Hours & contact
Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m. • For urgent needs call Erica: 231-727-6085

Salvation Army – Emergency Pantry

1221 Shonat St., Muskegon, MI 49442

Walk-in food assistance; budgeting classes available.

Hours
Mon–Fri, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. • No appointment required

Catholic Charities West Michigan – Muskegon

1095 Third St., Muskegon, MI

Pre-boxed groceries for Muskegon, Norton Shores, and Roosevelt Park residents.

Hours & eligibility
Tues & Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. • Bring ID or recent bill for address

City Heart Ministries

2731 Peck St., Muskegon Heights, MI

Church-based pantry. Call for current hours and requirements.

Fruitport Christian Reformed Church Pantry

3520 Pontchartrain Rd. (Pontlauna), Fruitport, MI 49415

Open Wednesday evenings; call ahead to confirm.

Hours
Wednesdays, 4–6 p.m.

Holton Community Center Pantry

8485 B Holton Rd., Holton, MI

By-appointment pantry serving the Holton area.

Wolf Lake United Methodist Church Pantry

378 Vista Terrace, Muskegon, MI

One-week supply available once per month per household.

Mary’s Heart Pantry (St. Mary’s Catholic Church)

Lourdes Hall, 239 W Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440

Volunteer-run pantry in partnership with Love INC.

Hours
Mon–Wed, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Love INC of Muskegon County – Pantry Network

Central Office: 1051 Peck St., Muskegon, MI 49440

Coordinates multiple church-hosted pantries; can help with personal care and baby items.

Hours & access
Mon–Thu, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. • Call to schedule pantry appointment

Mobile Food Pantries (Rotating Locations)

Feeding America West Michigan – Mobile Pantry

Drive-thru distributions at churches, schools, and community sites across Muskegon County. Check the schedule for dates, times, and what to bring.

Muskegon County Cooperating Churches – Mobile Pantry

Community mobile distributions. Contact for upcoming dates and locations.

Disclaimer: Hours and requirements can change. Consider calling ahead or checking websites before visiting. To suggest an edit or add a pantry, contact the site admin.

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