Need Help?
We all need a little extra help at some point in our lives. If you are a resident of northern Kent County, North Kent Connect may be a resource for you to receive food, housing assistance, job services, and much more. For more information about becoming a Client, scroll below or please call us at (616) 866-3478 to speak with a Case Manager.
Many of our services are listed below, and many are free and open to the public, as well as to North Kent Connect Clients.
Click below to see if you are in our service area.
Contact Us Today
Call (616) 866-3478 to reach a Case Manager, or email us via the contact form below:
We offer:
Food Programs
- Pantry – filled with fresh, healthy options for you to choose from
- Partner Pantries
- Senior Programs – Senior Pantry, Senior Commodities
- Quarterly Federal Commodities (open to anyone in need)
Case Management
- Step 2 – EMPath Mobility Mentoring Increases Economic Independence: Step2 will assist families and individuals in increasing their economic independence and reaching their ideal goals of self-sufficiency. Our program is designed to help build skills, confidence, and provide resources needed to achieve goals.
- Well-Being
- Housing & Family Stability
- Financial Management
- Education & Employment Goals
- MI Bridges Navigation
- Financial Assistance
Onsite Partners
- Kent District Library – Krause Memorial Branch https://kdl.org/locations/ROC/
- Kent ISD Empower U Kent ISD Empower U
- Disability Advocates of Kent County Disability Advocates of Kent County | Working Alongside People With Disabilities (dakc.us)
- Mel Trotter Ministries https://www.meltrotter.org/
- West MI Works West Michigan Works! | Creating Talent Solutions in West Michigan (westmiworks.org)
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 to speak to one of our Case Managers.
The Cities and Communities We Serve
We service northern Kent County, which includes the cities of Sparta, Kent City, Rockford, Belmont, Cedar Springs, and Sand Lake. The following map (courtesy of Access of West Michigan) shows the North Kent Connect service area, shaded in blue at the very top of the map.
