Emergency Food Assistance
Supplement your family’s grocery needs with quarterly food distributions. There is no advance enrollment or sign up process–anyone who meets the guidelines can pick up a food box from a distribution site or pantry.
If you live in Ottawa County and meet one of the following guidelines, you are eligible for food:
- Your income for a family of four is $93,600 or less a year. See chart below for other household sizes.
- You already participate in a food or income assistance program, such and WIC, SNAP, Social Security, or others.
- You have had unexpected expenses, leaving you in need of emergency food.
Want to receive quarterly emails regarding upcoming food distributions?
Quarterly Distribution Schedule
Coopersville – Church of the Saviour
Grand Haven – St. Pat’s Catholic Church
Holland – Salvation Army
Zeeland – Harvest Stand Ministries
Hudsonville – Jehovah Jireh Ministries
2025 Income Eligibility Guidelines
Household income at or below 300% FPL (see chart below)
| Household Size | Annual Income | Monthly Income | Weekly Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $45,180 | $3,765 | $869 |
| 2 | $61,320 | $5,110 | $1,179 |
| 3 | $77,460 | $6,455 | $1,489 |
| 4 | $93,600 | $7,800 | $1,799 |
| 5 | $109,740 | $9,145 | $2,109 |
| 6 | $125,880 | $10,490 | $2,419 |
| 7 | $142,020 | $11,835 | $2,729 |
| 8 | $158,160 | $13,180 | $3,039 |
| Each Additional Household Member | Add $16,140 | Add $1,345 | Add $310 |
Other Food Resources
For other food resources in Ottawa county, visit ottawafood.org.
For farmers markets who accept Bridge Card benefit and Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB), visit westmichiganfarmmarkets.org.
Non-Discrimination & Accessibility Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
MAIL: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
FAX: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442
EMAIL: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
