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Official updates, press coverage and media requests for North Kent Connect

Hope for the Holidays Drives
With so many of our families spending more than half of their paycheck to cover rent or mortgage, we know the holidays can be a particularly stressful time. At North Kent Connect, we believe strongly […]
‘A Night on Broadway’ Fall Fundraiser
They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway, but a community of churches, businesses, civic groups, colleagues, and friends can light up a room brighter than anything. Together we raised $135,000 (after expenses) to […]
NKC partners with Migrant Legal Aid
NKC recently began working with Migrant Legal Aid to distribute healthy, fresh food to agricultural workers and their families in northern Kent County. As part of the new Healthy Food Access for Migrant Farmworker Families (HFAMF) program, […]
WINTER COAT DRIVE – through Sept. 15
Winter coats are great hand-me-downs, but they’re often the first to wear out. Our clients tell us their teenagers are wearing winter coats two sizes too small because they wear adult sizes now that are […]
NCK welcomes 3 new board members
We are blessed to have board members who volunteer their time and talent to further the mission of North Kent Connect. CRYSTAL BRAVO Community Development Specialist for Mercantile Bank “We often see the world as […]
NKC Closed Tuesday, July 26
We will be closed on July 26 for a staff retreat. If you have a housing/food emergency, please call 2-1-1 (800-887-1107).
NKC Closed for 4th of July
The Fourth of July is almost here, and we want all of you and our staff to have a great holiday weekend. We will be closed July 2nd and 4th.
West Michigan Works! is Open
We are excited to announce that West Michigan Works! is open again at North Kent Connect. West Michigan Works! offers one-on-one career coaching services to help with interview preparation, resume building, job searches, and filing […]
KDL Gives Back: Pantry Staples for North Kent Connect
During the month of June donate shelf stable food and personal hygiene items at any KDL branch during open hours to support the mission of North Kent Connect. What We Need: Personal CareLaundry DetergentCleaning suppliesMen’s/ […]
New Client Services Hours
We’re Here For You We know it’s hard making ends meet in this economy with the staggering cost of rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and gas, so we’re raising our income limit to allow households up to […]
NKC Financial Workshops
2022 Spring Newsletter
Sam’s Story Sam and his sons are enjoying their favorite dinner – eggs, toast, and berries. “Good stuff, buddy?” Sam asks. His youngest, Adam, nods with a mouthful of toast. Adam’s big brother, Josh, salutes […]
Step2 Budgeting Class – Thurs, March 31
Congratulations, Claire!
Claire Guisfredi became the executive director of North Kent Connect (NKC) in January 2013 (then known as North Kent Community Services). At the time, there were five employees and a $400,000 annual budget. It is now the […]
YMCA + NKC: Cook, Learn, Grow!
Free Cooking Series for Families! This six week course is designed to introduce families to healthy eating and safe cooking. FREE meal and FREE groceries Healthy snack and beverage choices Learn the importance of whole […]
Welcome To The Pantry
Free to all qualified clients once per month, the NKC Pantry offers a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and personal care items. Open Monday and Wednesday from 9-3, and Thursday from 10-5.
New Family Promise Day Center
In partnership with local congregations, Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) North Kent provides temporary basic needs to homeless children and their families while awaiting permanent housing. The families are hosted overnight in churches throughout northern Kent […]
Outpatent Therapy Available Through Arbor Circle
We’re Growing and Hiring!
We have two positions open at NKC… Program Assistant, 20 hours per week The Program Assistant will support the Food Programs Manager with the operation and maintenance of the NKC Farm Stand and Pantry, seasonal […]
Now accepting donations 5 days a week
We appreciate your donations of gently-used housewares and clothing. Something you once treasured will become someone else’s latest find, so thank you!DONATION HOURS (please bag or box al items): Houseware and Clothing Donations (south side) Monday […]
NORTH KENT CONNECT IS BIGGER AND BETTER
ROCKFORD, Mich., May 12, 2021. North Kent Connect (NKC) has even more services to offer the community since completing its expansion in March 2021. Thanks to generous local businesses, organizations, and individuals, the campaign reached […]
Farm Stand Reopens
The Farm Stand is open again, with even more fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and cottage products. Located just inside the NKC Thrift Store, there are still two price points available (retail and discounted) to make […]
We’re hiring: Sales Associate
The Thrift Store at North Kent Connect sells high-quality clothing and housewares at very affordable prices. All proceeds from the sale of items at the store go back into our programming and services to help […]
Need help paying for propane or other utilities?
If you, or someone you know, need help paying for propane, please let us know. Even in springtime there are many homeowners in northern Kent County struggling to pay for propane. We may be able […]