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Free Meals & Food Pantries

Hot meals, food pantries and mobile food distributions.

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Food pantry

Christian Neighbors – food pantry

  • Town Plainwell, Allegan County
  • Hours Mon 10 am – noon & 4–6 pm (drive-thru only); Tue 10 am – noon; Thu 2–5 pm
Call 269-685-4166Directions
Where
282 12th St., Plainwell, MI 49080 (Allegan Co.)
Who can go
Residents of Otsego, Plainwell and Martin school districts (incl. Alamo, Cooper, Watson twps); once per calendar month
Serves
Families and individuals; special area for people who are unhoused
Cost
Free
Website

Source: Christian Neighbors (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Free hot meal

Congregational Kitchen – free Thursday dinner

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  • Town Allegan, Allegan County
  • Hours Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm (dine-in or take-out)
Call 269-673-3139Directions
Where
323 Cutler Street, Allegan, MI 49010 (Allegan Co.)
Who can go
Anyone who is hungry
Serves
Anyone
Cost
Free
Website

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The phone is the church office (open Wed–Fri 9 am – noon). Eat in at the church, or call ahead to order take-out.

Source: First Congregational Church of Allegan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

Ladders of Hope Food Pantry

  • Town Fennville, Allegan County
  • Hours Monday 10 am – 2 pm; Thursday 5 – 7 pm
Call 269-686-6456Directions
Where
717 E. Main St., Fennville, MI 49408 (Allegan Co.)
Who can go
Allegan County residents
How to get in
Visit during distribution hours; bring photo ID, proof of residence for all household members and dates of birth.
Cost
Free
Website

Source: Ladders of Hope (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

Barry County Cares – food pantry referral

  • Town Hastings, Barry County
  • Hours Hastings pantry (Green Street UMC, 209 W Green St.) by appointment M–F 11:30 am – 12:30 pm; Delton pantry (503 S Grove St.) by appointment T–Th 10 am – 2 pm
Call 269-948-9555Website
Serves
Barry County residents; partner pantries in Hastings, Middleville, Delton, Dowling and Thornapple Valley Church
How to get in
Call Barry County Cares at 269-948-9555 for a referral/appointment.
Cost
Free

Source: Barry County Cares (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

Benton Harbor SMCAA Warehouse pantry

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  • Town Benton Harbor, Berrien County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-605-4188Directions
Where
331 Miller Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (Berrien Co.)
How to get in
A referral is required: call 2-1-1 first.
Cost
Free

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This is the SMCAA warehouse line. Call for hours before you go.

Source: SMCAA – Pantry Site Locations (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

Harbor of Hope Pantry

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  • Town Benton Harbor, Berrien County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-210-6155Directions
Where
769 Pipestone, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (Berrien Co.)
How to get in
Call the site for hours.
Cost
Free

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Call for hours before you go.

Source: SMCAA – Pantry Site Locations (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

Neighbor To Neighbor

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  • Town Berrien Springs, Berrien County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-471-7411Directions
Where
9147 US-31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 (Berrien Co.)
How to get in
Call the site for hours.
Cost
Free

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Call for hours before you go.

Source: SMCAA – Pantry Site Locations (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Free hot meal

The Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen

  • Town Benton Harbor, Berrien County
  • Hours Every day, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm
Call 269-925-8204Directions
Where
174 W Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (Berrien Co.)
Serves
Anyone
Cost
Free
Website

Sack lunches are served while the new building is remodeled; hot meals will return after.

Source: The Soup Kitchen, Inc. (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

Branch Area Food Pantry

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  • Town Coldwater, Branch County
  • Hours Tuesdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (clients are assigned a Tuesday each month)
Call 517-279-0966Directions
Where
22 Pierson St., Coldwater, MI 49036 (Branch Co.)
Who can go
Branch County residents; bring proof of residence to sign up, then ID and client card each visit
Cost
Free
Website

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Call to confirm before you go.

Source: Branch Area Food Pantry (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Mobile food distribution

South Michigan Food Bank – senior food boxes (CSFP), Branch County route

  • Town Branch County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-964-3663Website
Who can go
Low-income seniors can get a box of USDA food at each pickup (Commodity Supplemental Food Program)
Serves
Seniors
How to get in
Call 269-964-3663 ext. 408 to see if you qualify.
Cost
Free

Next 2026 pickups: Nov. 3 (Union City, Bronson, Quincy) and Nov. 4 (Coldwater); every other month. See the website for stop times and places.

Source: South Michigan Food Bank (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Free hot meal

SHARE Center – community meals

  • Town Battle Creek, Calhoun County
  • Hours Hot breakfast Mon–Fri 9:30–10:30 am; lunch Sat 11 am – 2 pm; dinner Mon & Wed 5–6 pm, Fri 6–7 pm
Call 269-964-8133Directions
Where
120 Grove Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037 (Calhoun Co.)
Serves
Individuals and families
Cost
Free
Website

Source: SHARE Center (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Mobile food distribution

South Michigan Food Bank – find food / Mobile Market

  • Town Battle Creek, Calhoun County
  • Hours Office Mon – Fri 8 am – 4 pm
Call 269-964-3663Directions
Where
5451 Wayne Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037 (Calhoun Co.)
Serves
Regional food bank; its Food Finder lists pantries, fresh-food and Mobile Market stops in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties
How to get in
Use the Food Finder on their website or call 269-964-3663.
Cost
Free
Website

Regional food bank (formerly Food Bank of South Central Michigan).

Source: South Michigan Food Bank (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

Action Ministry Center

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  • Town Dowagiac, Cass County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-782-0000Directions
Where
301 Main St, Dowagiac, MI (Cass Co.)
How to get in
Call the site for hours.
Cost
Free

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Call for hours before you go.

Source: SMCAA – Pantry Site Locations (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

Cass Helping Hands

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  • Town Cassopolis, Cass County
  • Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Call 269-445-8104Directions
Where
408 E State St, Cassopolis, MI 49031 (Cass Co.)
How to get in
Call to confirm hours before you go.
Cost
Free

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The pantry is at 408 E. State St.; 130 S. Broadway is its thrift shop.

Source: SMCAA – Pantry Site Locations (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Free hot meal

Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries – community dinner

  • Town Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County
  • Hours Daily 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Call 269-345-2974Directions
Where
448 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Kalamazoo Co.)
Serves
Anyone (community meal)
Cost
Free
Website

Call to confirm meal times before you go.

Source: Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes – Grocery Pantry Program

  • Town Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-343-3663Directions
Where
901 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (Kalamazoo Co.)
Who can go
Just tell them you need food. No ID or proof of income needed.
Serves
Anyone in Kalamazoo County needing groceries; seniors 60+ also have a commodities program
How to get in
Call the Need Food line 269-343-3663 or email info@kzoolf.org for an appointment (curbside, in-person shopping or home delivery).
Cost
Free
Website

Source: Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

South County Community Services – Food & Basics Pantry

  • Town Vicksburg, Kalamazoo County
  • Hours Monday – Thursday, 10 am – 12 pm
Call 269-649-2901Website
Serves
Anyone hungry in the South County (Vicksburg) area; four days of food, shopping model
Cost
Free

Call to confirm the pantry location before you go. Mailing address: PO Box 263, Vicksburg.

Source: South County Community Services (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Mobile food distribution

South Michigan Food Bank – senior food boxes (CSFP), St. Joseph County route

  • Town St. Joseph County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-964-3663Website
Who can go
Low-income seniors can get a box of USDA food at each pickup (Commodity Supplemental Food Program)
Serves
Seniors
How to get in
Call 269-964-3663 ext. 408 to see if you qualify.
Cost
Free

Next 2026 pickups: Nov. 17 (Three Rivers, Constantine, White Pigeon, Sturgis) and Nov. 18 (Colon, Burr Oak, Centreville, Mendon); every other month. See the website for stop times and places.

Source: South Michigan Food Bank (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

United Community Assistance Program (UCAP) – food assistance

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  • Town Three Rivers, St. Joseph County
  • Hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Call 269-244-4599Directions
Where
320 N. Main Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093 (St. Joseph Co.)
Who can go
You can get food help once every 3 months
How to get in
Call 269-244-4599.
Cost
Free
Website

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UCAP helps with food, utilities, laundry and gas on Mon, Wed and Fri, 9 am – noon.

Source: UCAP (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

Decatur Human Services/VFW pantry

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  • Town Decatur, Van Buren County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-423-6474Directions
Where
560 N. Phelps, Decatur, MI 49045 (Van Buren Co.)
How to get in
Call the site for hours.
Cost
Free

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Call for hours before you go.

Source: SMCAA – Pantry Site Locations (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

United Christian Services – The Porch (food program)

  • Town Paw Paw, Van Buren County
  • Hours The Porch: Mondays & Thursdays at 12:30 pm (check in 12–12:30 pm). Office: Mon 9 am – 1 pm, Wed 9 am – noon (walk-ins), Thu 9 am – 1 pm (phone only)
Call 269-415-0767Directions
Where
600 E Michigan Ave. Annex Suite 1, Paw Paw, MI 49079 (Van Buren Co.)
Cost
Free
Website

The Porch is a food program, not a regular pantry. Call to ask what it offers and how pickup works.

Source: United Christian Services (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food pantry

We Care Community Resource Centers – food pantry referral (South Haven area)

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  • Town South Haven, Van Buren County
  • Hours 1st Congregational Church pantry, 651 Phoenix St., South Haven: open Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am – noon; you can visit once a week
Call 269-637-4342Website
Serves
South Haven, Covert, Bangor, Glenn, Lacota, Grand Junction, Breedsville
How to get in
Call the We Care office first (269-637-4342); it coordinates several area pantries (Covert, Bangor, South Haven).
Cost
Free

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Source: We Care Community Resource Centers (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21