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March 3, 2024
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, Grape Juice, Peanut Butter, Peaches (canned), Corn (canned), Green Beans (canned), Elbow Macaroni, Chicken (canned), Swiss Cheese, Shredded Cheese.
There is no advance enrollment or sign up process--anyone who meets the income guidelines (listed below) can pick up a food box from a distribution site or pantry. Income, residency and family size are self-reported and no documentation is required. Just show up, answer the qualifying questions and you’ll leave with food for you and your family.
Foods are available at the following times and locations:
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Friday, March 7
10 a.m. - Noon
St. Patrick’s Church
920 Fulton St.
Grand Haven
616-846-270
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Friday, March 26
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 -
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays -
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Fridays -
9:30 a.m. -12 p.m.
The Salvation Army - Holland
104 Clover St., Holland
616-392-4461. Call for an appointment
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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, FDPIR, SSI, SNAP, or approved free and reduced-price school meals application.
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Income guidelines are as follows:
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Income |
| 1 |
$45,180
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| 2 |
$61,320
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| 3 |
$77,460 |
| 4 |
$93,600 |
| 5 |
$109,740 |
| 6 |
$125,880 |
For households larger than six members, add $16,140 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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