Ferris: There's Food Here! is a way that the University community can share and post information on where the
free food and food deals are available on the Big Rapids campus using Facebook. This
system was created to help people. The site operates on the honor system. The aim
is to share food availability information with as many students as possible. Faculty,
staff, and students are encouraged to post pictures and information of where and when
free food is available on the Big Rapids campus.
This is not a food sustainability system. The frequency of food availability is unknown.
Membership to this group is open to all of the Ferris community. Let’s look out for
one another and be an ethical community.
Find us on Facebook:
Ferris: There’s Food Here!
Area Food Resources Brochure (Hours and avilability to these sources are subject to change. Please contact the
organization for current avilability of food resources)
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***“These lists are subject to change. Hours and availability may be impacted by COVID-19.
Please contact the organization for current availability of food resources.***
Area Community Meals
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No community meals available.
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No community meals available.
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Every Tuesday.
St. Mary ‘s Parish. God's Kitchen
919 Marian Avenue, Big Rapids, Mi.
5:30 pm -
6:30 pm
(231) 796-5202
Every Tuesday.
Wesley House
628 S. Warren Ave. Big Rapids, Mi.
Lunch
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
(Mainly for College Students, but community welcome)
(231) 796-8315
Every Tuesday.
St. Michael’s Parish Remus
8944 50th Ave. Remus, Mi.
5:30 pm -
6:30 pm
(Meal in School Building)
(989) 967-3520
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Every Wednesday.
Third Avenue United Methodist Church
226 N. 3rd Ave Big Rapids, Mi.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
(231) 796-4157
Most Wednesdays.
New Hope Methodist Church
7296 9-mile road Mecosta, Mi.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
(While Chippewa Hills school district is in session)
(231) 972-2838
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Every Thursday.
First United Methodist Church of Big Rapids
304 Elm St. Big Rapids, Mi.
5:30pm - 6:30pm
231-796-7771
Every Thursday.
Reed City Church of the Nazarene
(Shepherds Table)
5300 220th Ave. Reed City, Mi.
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
(231) 832-5871
Every Thursday.
Wesley House
628 S. Warren Ave. Big Rapids, Mi.
Dinner
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
(Mainly for College Students, but community welcome)
(231) 796-8315
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No community meals available.
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Every Saturday.
Third Avenue United Methodist.
226 N. 3rd Ave Big Rapids, Mi.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
(231) 796-4157
Every Saturday.
Seventh day Adventist
1031 Rose Ave. Big Rapids, Mi.
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
(231) 796-0771
Every 2nd Saturday each month.
Barryton Church of God
20244 30th Ave., Barryton, Mi.
11:30 am-1:00 pm
(989) 382-7789
Area Food Pantries, Food Banks, and Food Trucks
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Location and Contact
315B S. State St. Big Rapids, Michigan
231-408-2940
Frequency
Monday – Friday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Requirements and Other Information
Emergency food pantry.
Walk-ins can receive 3 days of food.
For additional food, visitors need referral from a social services agency, or Ferris
counselor, teacher, or staff who can verify food emergency. Letterhead must have Ferris.
Referrals are for ones who need more than 3 days of food.
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Location and Contact
120 S. State Street. Big Rapids, Michigan
231-796-5342
Frequency
Monday thru Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Requirements and Other Information
No requirements, intake form filled out for initial visit and monthly sign in. Visitors
can receive food once a month.
Largest pantry in area serves over 1,000 families a month.
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Location and Contact
610 Green Street, Big Rapids, Mi.
231-796-8389
Frequency
Every Wednesday from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Requirements and Other Information
Gives laundry basket of food to each family.
No requirements. Register at site for first visit and sign in each additional visit.
Asks for Drivers License or Social Security card to verify identity of person. Visitors
can receive food once a month.
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Location and Contact
8760 50th Avenue, Remus, Michigan
989-967-8581
Frequency
Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Requirements and Other Information
Must complete registration form and interview. Bring all bills and expenditures to
show need. Provide ID. Services for individuals with income under $1900 a month before
taxes for single person.
After registration, individual can go up to 6 times a year, 4 weeks in between each
visit. Supplemental food service. Average small box of food for single person value
$110.
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Location and Contact
226 N. 3rd Ave. Big Rapids, Michigan
231-796-4157
Frequency
Once a month from April - November
Requirements and Other Information
Must register, (no requirements however), for food truck on days of distribution.
April – November. Food Truck rotates between Paris UM, Rodney UM, and Grant Center
UM. Mostly Fridays and Saturdays. Third Avenue Methodist and Christ Harvest Church
participate.
Hosts a food truck through Feeding America. Three church rotation: Paris UM, Rodney
UM, and Grant Center UM. 9 months out of the year, April-November. Truck rotates between
Rodney, Paris, and Grant and gives food out once a month until food is gone.
8:00 am Registration at site.
10:00 am food distribution.
Sat. April 3 Paris.
Friday May 27 Paris.
Friday June 24 Grant Center.
Friday July 29 Rodney.
Friday Aug. 26 Grant Center.
Tue. Sep. 20 Rodney.
Sat. Oct. 29 Paris.
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Location and Contact
7486 Stanwood Drive. Stanwood, Michigan
231-823-2115
Frequency
Third Monday each month. 9:00am – noon.
Requirements and Other Information
Very small pantry but they try to serve all who are in need.
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Location and Contact
10490 Lake St. Chippewa Lake, Michigan
Church phone: 231-867-6051
Mary: 231-250-9540 or
Linda: 231-867-2053
Frequency
By appointment only.
Requirements and Other Information
No requirements. Organization collects minimum information.
Generally receive a couple grocery bags. The pantry is very small and is totally
supplied and supported by congregation.
