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9/2/2025
For Immediate Release
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, Cherry Apple Juice, Spaghetti Sauce, Spaghetti Noodles, Canned Chicken, Vegetable Oil, Macaroni and Cheese, Canned Apple Sauce, and Vegetable Soup
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, September 5
10AM - Noon
St. Patrick’s Church
920 Fulton St, Grand Haven
616-846-2701
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Friday, September 26
10AM - Noon
Church of the Saviour
180 N. 68th Ave, Coopersville
616-997-8050
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The following sites offer various food pantry days and times all month long: |
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Wednesdays -
11:30AM - 5:30PM
Saturdays -
8AM - 1PM
Jehovah Jireh Ministries
More info online.
4055 Van Buren St, Hudsonville
616-209-7688
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Mondays -
1 - 3:30PM
Wednesdays -
10AM - 12PM &
1 - 2PM
Fridays -
9:30AM -12PM
The Salvation Army
104 Clover St, Holland
616-392-4461
Call for an appointment
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Mondays -
9AM - 3PM
Wednesdays -
1PM - 6PM
Thursdays -
9AM - Noon
Harvest Stand Ministries
100 S. Pine St, Ste 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.
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, SNAP or Free and Reduced Lunch.
Income guidelines are as follows:
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Household Size
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Income
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1
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$46,950
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2
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$63,450
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3
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$79,950
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4
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$96,450
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5
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$112,950
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6
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$129,450
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Add $16,500 for each additional person
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For more information and programs, visit miOttawa.org/CAA or call 616-393-4433.
OCCAA is an equal opportunity provider.
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