“Love donating and knowing donations go back to the local community.”
North Kent's Community Resource Center
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Thrive.
Offering help with food, housing, and a way forward, all in one place.
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Find help for me or my family.
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Food on the table, support managing the bills, and someone to help you figure out the next steps. No runaround, and no judgement.
Invest in my neighbors.
A gift that stays in the community we live in, where you can feel the impact on the community you care about.
Volunteer alongside my community.
Find your place working side by side with your peers, where your time matters. You won’t be left wondering how you can help.
Support for Neighbors
Step 2: Empowerment Based Mentoring.
Take the next step with us! We recognize that each person’s journey is unique, and we’re here to support you without judgment, every step of the way. Together, we’ll create goals that reflect your strengths and help you navigate challenges, so you can move forward with confidence.
In our neighbors’ words
What it looks like when your community shows up.
— Mary S. , Donor
“I felt dignified.”
— Ricki P., Neighbor we helped
“Clean, well organized, friendly staff. I’m always able to find treasures.”
— Ally B., Shopper
We don't count transactions; we count neighbors.
5,189
neighbors and families
partnered with last year
17
Step2 Participants
building a plan
89.3%
of every dollar
goes straight to helping people
500+
Volunteers
showing up for North Kent County
Right now at North Kent Connect
From the first class bell to the first frost.
Give back to your neighbors.
Fall is a preparation period for families, bracing themselves for Michigan winter. Warm coats and boots are a necessity. Host a drive to help a neighbor get ready before the cold sets in.
Get the help you need.
September means the hunt for school supplies and warm coats. If you’re missing some, come see us, before the cold sets in.
Coming up
What's happening at NKC.
A Seat at the Table
Join us for an inspiring evening of connection, conversation, and community impact at North Kent Connect’s 2026 Fall Fundraiser, “A Seat at the Table.” Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Donna Beegle, an internationally recognized expert on poverty and the founder of Communication Across Barriers.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
5:30 Cocktail Hour
6:30 Dinner
7:15 Program
Hope for the Holidays
This holiday season, let’s come together to shine hope in northern Kent County. Your generosity provides more than food and basic needs, it affirms dignity, builds connection, and strengthens the sense of belonging for our neighbors.
Donate new, unwrapped gifts for children (teens gifts are needed most). Contact us to get tags for the Tree of Hope. Tags will have suggested items for each age group, or visit our Amazon Wish List.
Community Connect
Join us for Community Connect, a free lunch and guided tour of North Kent Connect. In just an hour, you’ll see firsthand how NKC provides food, housing assistance, transportation, and other essential services to our neighbors throughout northern Kent County.
A Seat at the Table
Join us for an inspiring evening of connection, conversation, and community impact at North Kent Connect’s 2026 Fall Fundraiser, “A Seat at the Table.” Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Donna Beegle, an internationally recognized expert on poverty and the founder of Communication Across Barriers.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
5:30 Cocktail Hour
6:30 Dinner
7:15 Program
Hope for the Holidays
This holiday season, let’s come together to shine hope in northern Kent County. Your generosity provides more than food and basic needs, it affirms dignity, builds connection, and strengthens the sense of belonging for our neighbors.
Donate new, unwrapped gifts for children (teens gifts are needed most). Contact us to get tags for the Tree of Hope. Tags will have suggested items for each age group, or visit our Amazon Wish List.
Community Connect
Join us for Community Connect, a free lunch and guided tour of North Kent Connect. In just an hour, you’ll see firsthand how NKC provides food, housing assistance, transportation, and other essential services to our neighbors throughout northern Kent County.
Reach out to Angela Bills with any questions about signing up: (616) 866-3478 ext. 346.
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