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ACTS FOOD PANTRY

8925 M-72 E, Williamsburg MI 49690
231-267-3002

Pantry Hours
Tuesday 5-7 pm
Wednesday 1-4 pm
Saturday 10 am – 1 pm

Pantry by appointment. Allowing 1 person to come into the pantry Effective June 1, 2021

Usage: 2 times per month, servicing Antrim, Grand Traverse, and Kalkaska counties

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BUCKLEY FOOD PANTRY

*** Formerly Buckley Tabernacle Pantry ***

Our pantry encourages shopping in person and assisting with food choices. We do offer curbside pickup if someone prefers. Please text or call with any questions.

231-633-4720

Our food pantry has moved to 205 E Wexford Ave.

Pantry Hours
Thursdays 5-7pm
Saturdays 12noon-2pm

Usage: every other week


CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OUTREACH MEALS

Physical Address: 222 Cass St, Traverse City MI 49684
Contact Phone: 231-946-5191

Breakfast Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 10:30am

Lunch Hours
Thursday: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Site Offerings:This site provides access to showers, toiletries, and mail services. Meals are available for dine-in or take-out. 

Requirements: For breakfast, please enter through the brown door at the back of the building. For lunch, please enter through the back (to dine inside) or come to the front (for to-go meals).

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


CHRIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY AND MEAL SITE (FEED TC)

Physical Address: 430 Fair St, Traverse City MI
Contact Phone: 231-946-9451

Website: www.christchurchtraversecity.com 

Facebook: FEED TC | Traverse City MI | Facebook

Pantry Hours
Monday & Wednesday & Friday 11 am – 1 pm

Meal Hours
Saturday 5:30 pm

Requirements: Pantry visitors may be asked to share their name, the total number of people in their household, number of children in the household, number of seniors in the household, veteran status, and their county of residency. 

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


FAITH REFORMED CHURCH COMMUNITY MEAL

1139 East Front St, Traverse City MI
231-947-7082

Meal Hours
Thursdays 5-6 pm

Inside dining or Take Out available

Usage: 4 times per month


FATHER FRED FOUNDATION

Physical Address: 826 Hastings St, Traverse City MI
Contact Phone: 231-947-2055

Contact Email: info@fatherfred.org 

Website: www.fatherfred.org 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fatherfredfoundation 

Hours
Tuesday & Thursday & Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am – 7:00pm

Our pantry doors are OPEN for self-shopping. For those who are not comfortable coming inside, we can accommodate with a curb-side pickup.

Site Offerings: This organization additionally offers clothing, household goods, financial assistance, back to school shoes/glasses, and several school pantry programs. 

Requirements: Pantry visitors may be asked the total number of people in their household, number of children in the household, and their county of residency.

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


GRACE EPISCOPAL FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY LUNCH

Physical Address: 341 Washington St, Traverse City MI
Contact Phone: 231-947-2330

Contact Email: dquinn@gracetc.org

Website: www.gracejubileeoutreach.org 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracechurchtraversecity/ 

Food Pantry Hours
Monday and Friday 11:30am –  1:30pm

Community Meal Hours

Friday 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Sunday 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Requirements: Pantry visitors are asked to visit no more than twice a month to ensure that everyone in need can have access to pantry food; but visitors in need will not be turned away. Pantry visitors will be asked to share their name and zip code. Community meal visitors will not be asked to share any information and may visit as often as needed. 

Additional Services Offered: Day-Shelter for those experiencing homelessness (Jubilee House). Day shelter guests can access laundry facilities, showers, computers, emergency clothing, and other basic needs. Jubilee House is located in the same area as the food pantry and community meal at 325 Washington St., Traverse City. Community optometrist available for free eye exams and some assistance with eye glasses.

Accessibility: Our community meal is hosted in our Parish Hall, which is accessible to all individuals. Our food pantry is located in a low-barrier facility. Although our pantry location may not be fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments, we are committed to serving our community and providing our services in a way that best meets your needs.


GRACE POINT CAFE AT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE COMMUNITY MEAL

Physical Address: 1023 S Division St, Traverse City MI
Contact Phone: 231-947-5445

Website: https://www.tcnazchurch.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tcnazchurch 

Meal Hours
Tuesday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Site Offerings: Meals are served on-site with a community atmosphere. To-go meals are also available.

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


GRAND TRAVERSE BABY PANTRY

Physical Address: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City MI

Contact Phone: 231-252-6064

Contact Email: gtbabypantry@gmail.com 

Facebook: Grand Traverse Baby Pantry | Facebook

Pantry Hours
Second Thursday of the month – 10:00am – 4:00pm

Requirements: Visitors are required to be parents residing in Grand Traverse County with a child 3 years or younger, or a parent in their last trimester of pregnancy. Visitors are asked to share their name, number of people in their household, number of children in household, and their county of residence.

Site Offerings: Diapers, wipes, children’s’ clothing (up to 4T), children’s bedding, books, baby food and formula (limited), and other baby/child items. Fresh produce may be available during pantry hours. 

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments. We offer curbside pickup and supervised childcare for visitors at the pantry.


GRAND TRAVERSE BAND – GRAND TRAVERSE/ANTRIM

845 Business Park Dr, Traverse City MI
231-534-7760

Usage: Adult Individuals (18+) with Tribal Identification.

Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Closed between 12:00pm – 1:00pm) 


IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FOOD PANTRY

Physical Address: 708 Third St, Traverse City MI
Contact Phone: 231-946-4211 ext 640 

Website:  www.immaculatetc.org/food-pantry 

Pantry Hours
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Requirements: Pantry visitors may be asked to share the total number of people in their household, number of children in household, and the number of seniors in household.

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


KANDU ISLAND FOOD PANTRY

Physical Address: 3003 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City MI 49685

Contact Phone: 231-932-1590

Hours:
Second Wednesday of the month from 11:00am-3:00pm

Additional Hours By Appointment – Please call ahead 

Site Offerings: Kandu Island is a drop in center for people with mental illness.  It is ” A Place to go, A Place to be”.  We help people in their recovery journey.  At Kandu Island we have computers, a pool table, a ping pong table, puzzles and games, and day trips, to name just a few .  

Requirements: Pantry visitors may be asked to share the total number of people in their household, number of children in household, number of seniors in household, and their veteran status.

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF KINGSLEY FOOD PANTRY

Physical Address: 7511 Blackman Rd, Kingsley MI
Contact Phone: 231-632-0627

Hours
Second & Fourth Thursday of the month 1:00pm – 3:00pm

By Appointment, if needed

Requirements: Pantry visitors may be asked the total number of people in their household, number of children in the household, number of seniors in the household, and their county of residency.

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


KINGSLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

113 Blair St, Kingsley MI
231-263-5278

Wednesday &  Friday 9 am – 12:00 pm
May come into pantry.

Usage: As needed


LOVE THY NEIGHBOR HYGIENE PANTRY

325 Washington Street, Traverse City MI
P.O. Box 5114, Traverse City MI
231-941-5683

Hours
Monday – Wednesday 10 am – 1 pm

Usage: 2 times per month

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MICHIGAN INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES

Physical Address: 814 S Garfield Ave, Suite A, Traverse City MI

Contact Phone: 231-944-9651

Website: www.mils3.org

Hours

Monday – Friday; 9:00am – 5:00pm

Requirements: Pantry visitors wanting to visit must contact the site and schedule an appointment.

Site Offerings: Currently, the site offers a small selection of food and snacks. This site primarily serves current clients of MILS.

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a community resource – not all listings are Northwest Food Coalition members. MILS is in the process of obtaining Coalition membership.


NMC FOOD PANTRY

1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City MI
231-995-1118

Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm or when Osterlin Building is open.

The NMC Food Pantry is open to students taking college-credit classes. Students can use the self-service pantry by scanning the QR code in the pantry whenever the Osterlin Building is open on the main campus which is at least 8am-5pm on weekdays.

Usage: once per week by NMC students


PRAYERFYRE FOOD PANTRY

Physical Address: 4094 Coors Dr, Traverse City MI 49684
Contact Phone: 231-218-7191

Pantry Hours

Wednesday & Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00 pm, 

*Open alternative hours with an appointment 

Requirements: Pantry visitors wanting to visit outside of set pantry hours must contact the site and schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Please refrain from visiting outside of set pantry hours or without an appointment. Visitors may be asked to share the first name of each person in the household or total household number. 

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


PROJECT FEED THE KIDS

1081 South Airport Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49686

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REDEEMER LUTHERAN OF INTERLOCHEN FOOD PANTRY

Physical Address: 1896 Rogers Rd, Grawn MI
Contact Phone: 231-276-6372

Website: www.redeemerofinterlochen.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Redeemer-Lutheran-Church-Interlochen/ 

Pantry Hours
Thursday 10:00am – 12:00pm 

Baby Pantry Hours  

Thursday 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Site Offerings: In addition to a food pantry, this site features a baby pantry that offers: diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, baby lotion, diaper cream, baby formula, baby food, bounce chairs, strollers, other baby equipment. This site also offers donated clothing, household goods, laundry detergent, toys, games, puzzles, and books. Availability may fluctuate.  

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


SALVATION ARMY FOOD PANTRY AND COMMUNITY FREE FOOD MARKET

1239 Barlow St, Traverse City MI
231-946-4644

Pantry Hours
Monday & Thursday 9:30 am – 11:30 am and 1 pm – 3 pm
Pantry Usage: 1 time per month for Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Benzie residents

Community Free Food Market Hours
Monday & Wednesday 12 noon – 1 pm
No limit on usage. 

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SAL’S KITCHEN MEAL SITE

1239 Barlow St, Traverse City MI
231-946-4644

Hours
Monday & Wednesday 12 noon – 1 pm
No limit on usage.


SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST FOOD PANTRY

*CLOSED OCTOBER TO APRIL* 

Physical Address: 2055 Four Mile Rd N, Traverse City MI

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCSDAFoodPantry 

Hours
Second & Fourth Wednesday of each month, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Requirements: Pantry visitors may be asked the total number of people in their household, number of children in household, number of seniors in household, veteran status, and their county of residency

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY MEAL

123 E Eleventh St, Traverse City MI
231-946-8038

Meal Hours—Sack Lunch
Saturday 11:30am-12:30pm

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a community resource – not all listings are Northwest Food Coalition members.


ST MICHAELS FOOD PANTRY

Physical Address: 912 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City MI 49686
Contact Phone: 231-947-5293

Hours
Wednesday 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Requirements: Pantry visitors may be asked the total number of people in their household and their county of residency.

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


ST PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH FOOD PANTRY

Physical Address: 630 S West Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City MI 49685
Contact Phone: 231-943-4633

Website: Food Pantry | St. Patrick Catholic Church | Traverse City, MI

Pantry Hours
Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00am – 12:00pm

*Open alternative hours with an appointment

Requirements: Pantry visitors may be asked to share the total number of people in their household, number of children in the household, number of seniors in the household, veteran status, and their county of residency. 

Accessibility: Our location is fully accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.


STEP UP NORTHERN MICHIGAN 

*This location is only available for students in the TCAPS school system*

Contact Email: stepupnorthernmichigan@gmail.com 

Website:  www.stepupnm.com 

Hours: 

Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00 pm during the TCAPS school year.

Site Offerings: Serving locations at various TCAPS Schools – Blair, Traverse Heights, TC High School, TC West High School, TC Central High School, SOS Learning Lab 

Requirements: The pantry is for enrolled students and their families. It is not open to the public. Serving TC Central High School, West Senior High School, Green Spire Middle & High School, Traverse Heights Elementary, and Blair Elementary. 


The Beauty of Life Nonprofit

123 E Eleventh St, Traverse City MI

Meal Hours
Delivery Sunday between 3-6pm
We cook at the meal site and then deliver to clients’ houses on Sunday between 3-6pm.

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TRAVERSE HOUSE CLUBHOUSE

105 Hall St, Suite B, Traverse City MI
231-922-2060

Pantry Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2-3pm; Tuesday 10:30am – 11:30am
Usage: Members only, 3 days per week

Meal Hours
Monday-Friday, 12pm-1pm
Usage: Members only, once per day

Traverse House takes referrals for membership via Community Mental Health.

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TRINITY LUTHERAN FOOD PANTRY AND MEAL SITE

1003 S Maple St, Traverse City MI
231-946-2720

Pantry Hours—Drive Up Only
Thursday 9 am – 11am

Meal Hours—Take Out Only
Sunday 5 pm – 6 pm

Usage: 2 times per month


WEST BAY BABY PANTRY

Physical Address: 12720 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City MI
Contact Phone: 231-946-7947

Website: https://westbaychurch.org/baby-pantry 

Facebook: West Bay Baby Pantry | Facebook 

Pantry Hours
Wednesday: 10:00am – 2:00pm, 4:30pm – 7:00pm

Disclaimer: This listing is provided as a community resource – not all listings are Northwest Food Coalition members.


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