Food Programs

Come Pick Out Your Own Groceries

Walk in whenever the pantry’s open and shop as you would anywhere else. You only need an appointment for your first visit.

fresh connect mobile food pantry truck

How it works after your first appointment.

1

Make an appointment.

Sign up is available and recommended prior to arriving.

2

Shop.

Pick what your family actually eats, free of charge. This isn’t a box someone packed for you, it’s a pantry of choice.

3

Case managers are available, too.

A case manager is around if you want to ask about anything else.

Feedback from our community.

“This is an incredible organization with amazing staff. The food from the pantry is very high quality. I am so grateful that this organization exists to help our community.”

— Grant

Common Questions

Our Different Food Programs

Fresh Connect

Pantry delivery

Senior Pantry

Meals on Wheels

Federal Commodities and Senior Commodities

NKC garden

Food Rescue

Becoming a client of North Kent Connect

North Kent Connect is here to connect northern Kent County neighbors with resources to meet immediate needs and support long-term stability. Services may include food assistance, housing and utility support, one-on-one case management, employment resources, and other community-based programs.

Eligibility for services varies based on program requirements and individual circumstances. If you think North Kent Connect may be able to help, we encourage you to contact our team. We would be happy to learn more about your situation, answer your questions, and help determine which resources may be available to you.

If you have questions or would like more information, please call us at (616) 866-3478 or email clientservices@nkconnect.org to speak to one of our Case Managers.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. We’re required to have the equal opportunity statement from the how we help page on any page that has food program information.

close up of vegetables in food pantry

Our Pantry

Hours

Mon & Wed 9am–3pm
Thu 10am–5pm

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