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Shelter, warmth and food — Southwest Michigan · Listings checked against official sources · Always call first

911 Emergency

211 Shelter, food, bills — call 24/7, or text your ZIP to 898211

988 Crisis line — call or text, 24/7

1-800-799-7233 Domestic violence (text START to 88788)

Places to stay & shelters

S.A.F.E. Place – domestic violence shelter24-hour crisis line · Confidential location — call269-965-7233
The Ark Shelter – runaway & homeless youth (Catholic Charities)24 hours800-873-8336
Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek – Housing Assessment & Resource Agency (HARA) for Calhoun CountyIntake: Mon–Thu 9 am – 4 pm · 47 N Washington Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49037269-968-1113
The Haven of Rest – Inasmuch House (women & families)Battle Creek269-788-0968
The Haven of Rest – Men’s Shelter11 Green St., Battle Creek, MI 49014269-965-1148

SHARE Center – daytime drop-in centerEvery day, 8 am – 6 pm · 120 Grove Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037269-964-8133
The Haven of Rest – Inasmuch House community lounge (overnight warm space)Battle Creek269-788-0968

SHARE Center – community mealsHot breakfast Mon–Fri 9:30–10:30 am; lunch Sat 11 am – 2 pm; dinner Mon & Wed 5–6 pm, Fri 6–7 pm · 120 Grove Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037269-964-8133
South Michigan Food Bank – find food / Mobile MarketOffice Mon – Fri 8 am – 4 pm · 5451 Wayne Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037269-964-3663

Charitable Union – free winter coatsFree Store: Mon, Tue, Wed 9 am – 4 pm; 2nd Saturday 9 am – noon · 85 Calhoun Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017269-964-7234

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