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November 27, 2023
OCCAA, with the help of local food pantries, will be distributing the following nutritious foods to financially-qualifying households in Ottawa County: UHT 1% Milk, Farina, Cream of Chicken Soup, Pistachios, Beef Stew, Dark Red Kidney Beans (canned), Spinach (canned), Apple Sauce (canned), Spaghetti Noodles, and Shredded Cheese.
Foods are available at the following times and locations:
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Friday, Dec. 1
10 a.m. - Noon
St. Patrick’s Church
920 Fulton St.
Grand Haven
616-846-2701
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Thursday, Dec. 7
3 - 4 p.m.
Salvation Army
104 Clover St.
Holland
616-392-4461
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Friday, Dec. 8
10 a.m. - Noon
Church of the Saviour
180 N. 68th Ave.
Coopersville
616-997-8050
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The following sites offer various food collection days and times all month long: |
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Mondays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursdays 9 a.m. - Noon
Harvest Stand Ministries
100 S. Pine St., Suite 100, Zeeland
616-741-8250. Call for an appointment
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Those who miss the distribution can contact a nearby pantry to collect food.
The food is provided through the Emergency Food Assistance Program of the USDA. To receive food, the household must be at or below the income guidelines OR a household member must participate in an income-based food program such as CSFP, WIC, FIP or SNAP. There are no age guidelines. Income, residency and family size are self-reported and no documentation is required.
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Income guidelines are as follows:
| Household Size |
Income |
| 1 |
$29,160 |
| 2 |
$39,440 |
| 3 |
$49,720 |
| 4 |
$60,000 |
| 5 |
$70,280 |
| 6 |
$80,560 |
For households larger than six members, add $10,280 for each additional member.
Ottawa County Community Action Agency is an equal opportunity provider.
616-393-4433 or 1-800-764-4111 Ext. 4433
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