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Free help directory · Southwest Michigan

Find free help near you, tonight.

You're not alone. This site is free to use, and most of the help listed here costs nothing.

Every listing comes from an official source and shows the date we last checked it. Listings not re-checked in 30 days are taken down. Many haven't been confirmed by phone, so always call first.

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Places to Stay & SheltersShelter39 listingsWarming CentersWarming3 listingsFree Coats & Warm GearCoats3 listingsHeating & Utility Bill HelpHeat & bills21 listingsFree Meals & Food PantriesFood22 listingsEveryday NeedsEveryday needs45 listingsMoney, Jobs & Legal HelpMoney & legal35 listingsHoliday Toy & Coat DrivesHoliday drives3 listingsFree & Low-Cost for Kids & FamiliesKids1 listingVolunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer7 listings

Counties we cover

Including Kalamazoo, Portage, Battle Creek, Marshall, St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Niles, Allegan, Otsego, South Haven, Paw Paw, Dowagiac, Three Rivers, Sturgis, Coldwater, Hastings and surrounding towns.

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Help numbers, shelters, warming centers and food for one county — for a fridge, bulletin board or someone without a phone.

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Where listings come from. Each one is taken from the provider's official site, a county or state page, or Michigan 211, and shows the date we last checked it. Things change — always call first.