Healthy Food Pantry
Pantry Hours of OperationTuesday/Martes: 9am-3pm
Wednesday/Miercoles: 9am-3pm Friday/Viernes: 9am-12pm Neighbors are welcome to come any time during pantry hours, no appointment required! |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How often can I come to the Pantry?
You can come to the Pantry once in each month.
Example: If you came to the Pantry November 20th, you can come back any day in December, because it is in the next calendar month.
2. Do I need to live in your area?
Use this map to find what Pantry serves your address:
You can come to the Pantry once in each month.
Example: If you came to the Pantry November 20th, you can come back any day in December, because it is in the next calendar month.
2. Do I need to live in your area?
Use this map to find what Pantry serves your address:
If you live outside of our designated service area, you can still be served at SECOM Healthy Food Pantry.
3. What should I bring to my first visit?
To set up your account at SECOM Healthy Food Pantry you will be asked the following questions:
4. Am I eligible for food assistance at SECOM Healthy Food Pantry?
There are three ways to qualify for the Pantry. If any of these apply to you, you qualify for assistance.
1) You receive benefits from the following programs:
These requirements are self reported. No documentation is required.
5. Do you provide transportation?
We do not provide transportation to the food pantry at this time. If you don't have transportation the following options may help:
a) Another person can pick your food up for you with written or verbal consent. You can either give the person a signed note or give your consent over the phone. Please make sure the person has all the information required as described above.
b) HealthNet is an organization that provides temporary transportation to food pantries within Kent County. To learn more about their transportation services visit their website or call (616) 632-1015.
c) If you are 60+ years old, you might be eligible for Meals on Wheels. To learn more about their services visit their website or call (616) 459-3111.
d) Learn more about the SECOM Home Delivery Program.
6. Where is the Pantry located?
SECOM Healthy Food Pantry is located at 1545 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507.
Our main entrance is at the South side of the building (the side with the colorful pillars). When you come inside you will see a sign-in sheet to your left. Please sign-in and wait in our lobby until your name is called.
Please email [email protected] with any questions or feedback regarding the food pantry.
3. What should I bring to my first visit?
To set up your account at SECOM Healthy Food Pantry you will be asked the following questions:
- What is your name?
- What is your address? (This can be a shelter or hotel if you do not have a permanent residence.)
- How many people live in your household?
- How do you qualify for food assistance? (See eligibility information below.)
- What are the names and dates of birth of the people in your household?
- What is your household's approximate monthly income?
- What is your household's approximate monthly expenses?
4. Am I eligible for food assistance at SECOM Healthy Food Pantry?
There are three ways to qualify for the Pantry. If any of these apply to you, you qualify for assistance.
1) You receive benefits from the following programs:
- WIC
- CSFP
- Cash Assistance (FIP)
- Food Stamps (FAP)
- State Supplemental Income (SSI)
- 1 person - $2,430
- 2 people - $3,287
- 3 people - $4,143
- 4 people - $5,000
- 5 people - $5,856
- 6 people - $6,713
- 7 people - $7,570
- 8 people - $8,427
- Add $857 for each additional household member.
These requirements are self reported. No documentation is required.
5. Do you provide transportation?
We do not provide transportation to the food pantry at this time. If you don't have transportation the following options may help:
a) Another person can pick your food up for you with written or verbal consent. You can either give the person a signed note or give your consent over the phone. Please make sure the person has all the information required as described above.
b) HealthNet is an organization that provides temporary transportation to food pantries within Kent County. To learn more about their transportation services visit their website or call (616) 632-1015.
c) If you are 60+ years old, you might be eligible for Meals on Wheels. To learn more about their services visit their website or call (616) 459-3111.
d) Learn more about the SECOM Home Delivery Program.
6. Where is the Pantry located?
SECOM Healthy Food Pantry is located at 1545 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507.
Our main entrance is at the South side of the building (the side with the colorful pillars). When you come inside you will see a sign-in sheet to your left. Please sign-in and wait in our lobby until your name is called.
Please email [email protected] with any questions or feedback regarding the food pantry.
