The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
This program is distributed quarterly and by appointment through local food pantries in Ottawa County. Food is distributed to the public through sites located in Coopersville, Grand Haven, Holland, Hudsonville, and Zeeland (See detailed information below).
Households in Ottawa County who meet one of the following guidelines are eligible for this program:
- Household income at or below 200% FPL (see chart below)
- Household members participate in: CSFP, FDPIR, SNAP, SSI, or WIC
- OR Household is in need of Emergency Food
For more information call 616-393-5606.
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Holland - Salvation Army
104 Clover St.
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 392-4461
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pantry Hours
Mondays: 1pm-3:30pm
Wednesdays: 10am-12pm, 1pm-2pm
Fridays: 9:30am-12pm
* Please call to set up an appointment during one of these times if this is the closest pantry to you.
Grand Haven - St. Pat's Catholic Church
920 Fulton St.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 846-2701 (Love In Action)
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
On the following Fridays:
September 20, 2024, 10am–12pm
December 6, 2024, 10am–12pm
March 7, 2025, 10am–12pm
June 6, 2025, 10am–12pm
September 5, 2025, 10am–12pm
Coopersville - Church of the Saviour
180 N. 68th Ave.
Coopersville, MI 49404
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
On the following Fridays:
September 27, 2024, 10am–12pm
December 6, 2024, 10am–12pm
March 26, 2025, 10am–12pm
June 27, 2025, 10am–12pm
September 26, 2025, 10am–12pm
Hudsonville - Jehovah Jireh Ministries
4055 VanBuren St.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Pantry Hours:
Wednesdays 11:30am-5:30pm
Saturdays 8:00am-1:00pm
Visit jjmwm.org/need-help for more detailed information about how to get food assistance.
Zeeland - Harvest Stand Ministries
100 S. Pine St., Suite 100
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-6003
Pantry Hours:
Mondays 9:00am-3:00pm
Wednesdays 1:00pm-6:00pm
Thursdays 9:00am-12:00pm
Please call to set up an appointment during one of these times if this is the closest pantry to you.
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Michigan Based on 200 Percent of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
| 1 | $29,160 | $2,430 | $561 |
| 2 | $39,440 | $3,287 | $758 |
| 3 | $49,720 | $4,143 | $956 |
| 4 | $60,000 | $5,000 | $1,154 |
| 5 | $70,280 | $5,857 | $1,352 |
| 6 | $80,560 | $6,713 | $1,549 |
| For each additional family member | $10,280 | $857 | $198 |
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.
