Nutrition Services in Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties
Tri-County Office on Aging
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Meals on Wheels
(MOW) offers several meal program options. Each of these options offers healthy, well balanced, flavorful meals that provide 1/3 of the daily nutritional needs of older adults. Although payment is not required, donations for meals are welcome. Contact Meals on Wheels for more information and/or to sign up: 1-888-224-3030.
Senior Project Fresh
Provides coupons to qualified older adults to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating Michigan farmers markets June through October. Contact TCOA for more information.
Community Dining Sites for Older Adults
Provides participants good company and wholesome food, as well as educational and entertaining activities. Although payment is not required, donations for meals are welcome. Contact your local dining site to reserve a meal.
Ingham County Dining Sites for Older Adults
Colonial Woods
12:00 Noon – Mon., Thurs., and Friday
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East Glen
12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
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Friendship
4:30 p.m. – Monday through Friday
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Haslett
12:00 p.m. – Mon., Wed., & Fri
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Lett’s Center
12:00 Noon – Monday through Friday
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Mason
12:00 Noon – Mon., Wed. & Fri
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South Brook
12:00 Noon – Monday through Friday
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South Side
12:00 Noon. – Monday-Friday
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Stockbridge
12:00 Noon- Tuesday, Wed., & Thurs
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Williamston
12:00 Noon- Tuesday, Wed., & Thurs
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Clinton County Dining Sites
Ovid-Elsie
12:00 p.m. – Tues. & Thurs
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Eaton County Dining Sites
MiCafe Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly
(877)664-2233
MiCafe’s program will help apply for food assistance, medical costs, prescription drug assistance, property tax credits and other benefits. Call for a benefits screening.
State of Michigan Food Assistance- MI Dept. of Health and Human Services
Ingham County: (517) 887-9400
Eaton County: (517) 543-0860
Clinton County: (989) 224-5500
Funds provided through the bridge card can be used to purchase food items in a store or farmers market. Double up food bucks available through farmers markets.
The following chart provides additional information on food resources, food distributions and community meals. You can also contact 2-1-1 to discuss food resources in the community.
Organization | Address | Telephone/Website | Program Type | When | Qualifications | Requirements |
Advent House Ministries – Westminster Presbyterian Church | 743 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, MI 48915 | 517-485-4722 https://adventhouse.com/ | Community Meals | Sack lunch Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Every Sat. and Sun. 12:00 p.m- 3:00 p.m. | None | None |
Allen Neighborhood Center | 1629 E. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48912 | 517-367-2468 https://www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org/ | Breadbasket & Produce Distribution | Monday: 1:00pm-4:00pm | Eastside Lansing Resident | None |
All Nations Christian Church | 1205 E. Saginaw St., Lansing, MI 48906 | Food Pantry | Wedensdays 10am – 2pm | None | None | |
Beacon of Hope St. Johns | 512 S US 27 (Whittemore St.) St. Johns, MI 48879 | 989-224-0328 https://www.stjohnsfbc.com/beacon.html | Emergency Food Pantry | Emergency food six times a year. Tues. 5:45 – 7pm, Thurs. 10m -noon, Fri. 9 – 11 am | None | None |
Believers Christian Church | 15200 South Wright Road Grand Ledge, MI 48837 | 517-622-0719 ; 517-420-2678 https://www.believerschristianchurch.com/ | Food Pantry | Tuesday 4-6pm and Thursday 10am – noon | None | Valid ID |
Bellevue Good Samaritans | Bellevue United Methodist Church 122 West Capital Avenue Bellevue, MI 49021 | 269-763-3285 https://www.bellevuemethodist.org/bellevue-good-samaritan-food-pantry | Food Pantry | Wednesdays: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. | None | None |
Bethlehem Lutheran Church | 549 East Mount Hope Ave Lansing,MI 48910 | 517-485-3613 | Food Pantry | Call on Tues: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. to schedule a food pickup for Wednesday Food Pickup. | Resident of the 48910 Zip Code | Valid ID |
Bethlehem Temple Bread House | 1518 S Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48910 | 517-775-0318 | Food Pantry | By appointment only | None | None |
Charlotte Assembly of God | 1100 East Clinton Trail Charlotte, MI 48813 | 517-543-0649 | Once every 3 months | Fill out an application up to 12 hours before | Resident of Eaton County (will serve other counties if there is a need) | Valid Photo ID |
City Rescue Mission of Lansing | 607 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912 | 517-485-0145 | Dinner | Every Day: Sign up is from 6:30pm-6:55pm with dinner to follow | None | Valid Michigan ID |
Clinton County Food Distribution | Greater Lansing Food Bank 5600 Food Ct. Bath Twp, MI 48808 | Food Distribution | Last Wednesday of the month 4-6pm | Limited Income | None | |
Commodities (CSFP) – Clinton Co. | Call Mid Michigan CAA 989-386-3805 | Adults age 60 and older, household income reviewed, residency | Must be verified for the program & Valid Michigan ID | |||
Commodities (CSFP) – Eaton Co. | Call CAA of South Central 877-422-2726 or Call Mid Michigan CAA 989-386-3805 | Adults age 60 and older, household income reviewed, residency | Must be verified for the program & Valid Michigan ID | |||
Commodities (CSFP) – Ingham Co. | Call CAA of South Central 877-422-2726 or Call Oakland Livingston Pantry 517-548-3710 | Adults age 60 and older, household income reviewed, residency | Must be verified for the program & Valid Michigan ID | |||
Cristo Rey Community Center | 1717 N. High St. Lansing, MI 48906 | 517-372-4700 https://catholiccharitiesiec.org/food-access-programs/ | Bread Rack | Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Limit 2 loaves a household every 5 days) | None | None |
Cristo Rey Community Center | 1717 N. High St. Lansing, MI 48906 | 517-372-4700 https://catholiccharitiesiec.org/food-access-programs/ | Community Meals | Mon – Fri: Breakfast 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Hot Lunches 11:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. | None | None |
Cristo Rey Community Center | 1717 N. High St. Lansing, MI 48906 | 517-372-4700 https://catholiccharitiesiec.org/food-access-programs/ | Food Pantry | Call (517) 372-4700 to verify program eligibility. By appointment only. | Live in the 48906,48912 or 48933 zip codes or solely Spanish speakers (no residency requirement) | Valid Michigan ID & Proof of Residency |
Eaton Clothing Furniture Center | 135 S. Washington Charlotte, MI 48813 | 517-543-4334 | Receive Nutritious Fruits and Vegetables (Additional products may also be available) Not avaliable mid Oct-January | 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Registration is at 10 a.m. and distribution begins at 11 a.m. (First come first serve) (Recommened to line up at 9 a.m.) | Anyone residing in Eaton County. No income verification required. | Valid ID |
Elsie Area Food Panry | 219 S. Ovid St Elise MI, 48831 | 989-388-8717 https://www.elsieareafoodpantry.com/get-help | Food Pantry | Every Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Avaliable to residents of Ashley, Bannister, Carlind, Chapin, Elsie, Henderson, Ovid and Shepardsville | Twice a month |
Elsie Area Food Panry | 219 S. Ovid St Elise MI, 48831 | 989-388-8717 https://www.elsieareafoodpantry.com/get-help | Free Produce Day | First Tuesday and third Thursday of the month at 8:30 A.M (while supplies last); Fourth Wednesday of the Month at 6 P.M. (while supplies last) | None | Sign up 30 minutes prior to distribution |
First Presbyterian Church of Lansing | 510 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI 48933 | 517-574-5124 https://www.lansingfirstpres.net/about-5 | Food Pantry | By appointment only – morning calls for pick in afternoon | City of Lansing Residents | None |
Grand Ledge Emergency Assistance Program | 4934 Burt Ave Grand Ledge, MI 48837 | 517-627-4348 https://www.gleap.net/services | Food & Clothing Bank | Food hours are Tuesday 10am – 3:30pm Thursday 10am to 2pm | Contact to verify eligibility for other programs for Grand Ledge Residents | Valid ID |
Greater Lansing Food Bank Pantry Network | Various Locations; Call for Details | 211 | Emergency Food Bank | Call For Details | No Walk-Ins, Phone Interview Only | Phone Interview |
Greater Lansing Mobile Food Pantries | Greater Lansing Food Bank 5600 Food Ct Bath Twp, MI 48808 | 517-483-4347 https://greaterlansingfoodbank.org/get-help/pantries/mobiles | Mobile Pantry | Call or see website each month for location; Drive Through Only | None | None |
Haslett Community Church | 1427 Haslett Rd. Haslett, MI 48840 | 517-339-8430 https://www.haslettcommunitychurch.org/haslett-food-pantry | Food Bank | Call to schedule a pick up time. | Haslett School District | Phone Interview |
Heart and Hands (First Baptist Church) | 9220 Kinneville Road Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 | 517-663-7104 | Food Pantry | Tuesday 4p-6p; Wed. 9a-12p; Thursday 9a-12p appointment is needed | Low-income. Resident of Eaton Rapids Public School District/Springport area | Residency requirements, low income guidelines and some paperwork |
Helping Hands Food Pantry | 621 Jefferson St, Charlotte, MI 48813 | 517-543-8737 https://www.helpinghandsfoodpantry.org/ | Food Pantry | Tuesday 11a-5:30p; Wednesday 10a-4:30p; Thursday 9a-4p | Resident of Charlotte, Vermontville, Sunfield, or Olivet | Documentation may be required and proof of residency |
Holmes Road Church of Christ | 321 E Holmes Rd., Lansing, MI 48910 | 517-882-8105 | Food Pantry | Monday – Thrusday 9am – 3pm Friday 9am – 2pm | Lansing Residents | None |
Holt Community Food Bank | 2021 N. Aurelius Rd Holt, MI 48842 | 517-694-9307 https://holtfoodbank.org/ | Food Bank | Call to make an appointment for certification. Distribution by appointment only. | Permanent resident of Holt-Delhi Charter Township | Valid MI ID with a Holt address |
Holy Cross Services/ New Hope Community Center | 430 N. Larch St. Lansing, MI 48912 | 517-484-4414 | Community Meals | Mon-Fri: Breakfast 8:30 – a.m. Dinner at 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | None | None |
Lakeside Chapel | 5800 Park Lake Road Bath, MI 48808 | 517-669-1218 https://lakesidechapelofbath.org/community | Food Pantry | Every Thursday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Must be a resident of Bath or surround areas. Call to see if qualify | None |
Lansing Seventh Day Adventist Church | 5400 W St Joseph Hwy, Lansing, MI 48927 | 517-321-8238 https://lansingadventist.org/lansing-church-ministries/adventist-community-service-center/ | Food Pantry | Open Wednesdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Food Distribution 11am to 2:30pm | Call to make an appointment | Call Greater Lansing Food Bank to sign up for a food box 517-887-5357 |
Leslie Outreach | 210 E Bellevue St Leslie, MI 49251 | 517-589-5814 | Food Pantry | Thursday 9a-5p | Resident of Leslie | Documentation may be required. |
LMTS Community Outreach | 1122 W Holmes Rd Suite 3 Lansing, MI 48910 | 517-253-0302 https://www.lmtsoutreach.org/ | Food Pantry | Monday- Wednesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday 4- 7pm | None | None |
Mason Food Bank | 118 W. Oak St. Mason, MI 48854 | 517-676-2563 https://masonfoodbank.com/ | Food Pantry | Tuesday 4p-6p; Thursday 10am – 12pm | Resident of Mason | Phone Interview – for first time clients |
MiCafe Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly | Locations vary | 1-877-664-2233 | Program which will help apply for food assistance, medical costs, prescription drug assistance, property tax credits and other benefits. | Call Monday – Friday between 9am and 3pm. | Age 60 and over | Application |
Northwest Initiative | 510 E Ottawa (2nd floor) Lansing, MI 48933 | 517-999-2894 | Food Distribution | 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. 1 p- 3 p | None | None |
Okemos Community Church | 4734 Okemos Rd. Okemos, MI 48864 | 517-349-4220 https://okemoschurch.org/missions/occ-food-pantry | Food Pantry | Wednesday 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Call to schedule appointment one week in advance | Resident of Okemos (48864 zip code) | Documentation may be required. |
Olivet Good Neighbors | 125 College St. Olivet, MI 49076 | 269-749-2631 | Food Pantry | Tue-Thu 10am-2pm – Summer hours (Jun, Jul, and Aug): Wed-Fri 10am-2pm | Olivet School District Resident | Call for an appointment and proof of residency |
Our Savior Lutheran | 1515 W Holmes Rd., Lansing, MI 48910 | 517-882-7750 | Food Pantry | Appointment only | Lansing Residents | Call for an appointment and proof of residency |
Pagans in Need | 809 Center St. Suite 7, Lansing, MI 48906 | 517-258-4575 | Food Pantry | Sunday 9am – 12noon | None | None |
Redeemer Church | 13980 Schavey Rd, Dewitt, MI 48820 | 517-669-3430 https://myredeemer.church/food-pantry | Food Pantry | Every Tuesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. | Resident of Clinton County. Referral needed from DHHS or Christian Services (see website for details for more agencies https://myredeemer.church/food-pantry) | Documentation may be required. |
Saint Johns Basic Needs Center | 213 North Clinton Avenue Saint Johns, MI 48879 | 517-230-4618 https://thebasicneedscenter.org/ | Food & Clothing Pantry | Monday 4 – 7pm Tuesday – Thursday 10 A.M – 4 P.M. | Resident of Cinton County | Valid ID |
Saint Paul Lutheran Church | 3383 E. Lake Lansing Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 | 517-351-8541 https://stpaul-el.org/community-ministry/ | Food Pantry | 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month (5:30p-6:30p); 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month (1p-3p) | East Lansing Resident | Call 517-351-8541 Tuesday – Thurseday 10am – 2pm for appointment; Valid ID |
Salvation Army | 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, MI 48912 | 517-484-4424 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/Lansing/cure-hunger/ | Community Kitchen | Tuesday – Friday starting at noon Saturday sack lunches to go at noon | None | None |
Salvation Army | 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, MI 48912 | 517-484-4424 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/Lansing/cure-hunger/ | Food Pantry | Monday – Friday 9 A.M. – 12pm & 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. | Tri County Area – once every 30 days | Picture ID with current address; School ID for those under 18 |
Salvation Army – Produce Distribution | Locations vary | 517-484-4424 or website https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/Lansing/cure-hunger/ | Fresh Food and Produce | January to Mid October (Call for locations and times) | Call for eligibility | Valid ID and proof of residence in relevant county. |
Southside Community Kitchen – Galilee Baptist Church | 2511 Reo Rd. Lansing, MI 48911 | 517-944-1805 | Community Meals | Tuesday & Thursday: 11:30am-12:15pm | None | None |
Southside Community Kitchen – Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing | 5509 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48911 | 517-944-1805 | Community Meals | Mon & Wed: 11:30am-12:15pm | None | None |
St Vincent de Paul | 515 E. Knight St. Eaton Rapids, Mi 48827 | 517-663-4735 https://spceatonrapids.org | Food Bank | Tuesday 2-4pm | None | None |
St. John Church and Student Center | 327 M.A.C. Ave East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 337-9778 | Food Pantry | Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. during the MSU School Year. During the summer every two weeks | None | Resident of East Lansing or a MSU student |
St. Luke Christ Lutheran Church | 122 S Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, MI 48912 | 517-482-2252 https://knowingjesus.org/events/event-information | Community Meals | Sat: 11:30 am – 12:30pm | None | None |
State of Michigan Food Assistance | Apply at any County DHHS office | Call Food Bank Council of Michigan for application assistance 1-888-544-8773 | State of Michigan’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (provided through the Bridge Card) | Apply in person during regular business hours or online at https://www.mibridges.michigan.gov/access/ | Dependent on the number of people in the household | Certain documentation may be required. |
Stockbridge Community Outreach | 305 W. Elizabeth St., Stockbridge 49285 517-851-7285 | 517-851-7285 https://www.stockbridgecommunityoutreach.org/food-program | Food Pantry | Wednesdays 1-3pm produce distribution Mon, Wed & Fri 1-3pm | Resident of Stockbridge School District | ID or other document with name and address required |
Sycamore Creek Methodist Church | 105 N. Church St. Potterville, MI 48876 | 517-645-7701 | Food Pantry | Second Tuesdays of the month 9am -2pm | Call for a food appointment | None |
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) | Greater Lansing Food Bank 5600 Food Ct. Bath Twp, MI 48808 | 517-853-7800 | Emergency Food Service | Provides commodity food packages 4 times per year. Call for distribution information. | People over the age of 60 who meet certain income guidelines. | Name, Address, Household Siz and self declaration |
The Peoples Church | 200 W Grand River Ave East Lansing, MI 48823 | 517-332-5073 | Community Meals | Every Wednesday 5:30-6:30 P.M. | None | None |
Tri-County Office on Aging | 5303 S. Cedar St. Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48911 | 517-887-1460 | Meals on Wheels | Delivery Service in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties | 60+ Years of Age | None |
University Lutheran Chuch | 1020 S. Harrison Road East Lansing, MI 48823 | 517-332-2559 https://www.ulcel.org/food-movers.html | Mobile Pantry | 4th Thursdays of the month. (November – December every 3rd Thursdays) 2:30pm to 5pm | Must be a resident of East Lansing, Okemos or Haslett, or a MSU student, Or a MSU Employee. | Picture ID |
Vermontville Food Bank | 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, MI 49096 | 313-938-7449 or 517-230-8127 facebook for updates | Food Pantry | 1st Wednesday of the month 9 – 11:00am | None | None |
WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) | Varies by County | Clinton 989-831-5235 Eaton 517-541-2630 Ingham 517-335-8951 | Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children | Contact your local WIC Office to apply. | Low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and to infants and children up to the age five who are found to be at nutritional risk | Certain documentation may be required. |
Williamston United Methodist Church | 211 South Putman Street Williamston, MI 48895 | 517-655-2430 | Community Meal | Wednesdays: 5 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | None | None |