Senior Resources

You can use this map to locate one of our partner food pantries and meal programs (green) specifically focused on serving seniors. You can also visit our main map of programs serving people of all ages, our written schedule of Mobile Food Pantries and other resources for people living in Michigan. Please note that locations, times, and methods of distributions are subject to change. For the most accurate information, please contact the agency directly. If you represent an agency and would like to update your listing, please contact our agency partnerships team.

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Alger County Commission on Aging

1604 Sand Point Road, Munising, MI 49862 (906) 387-2439 coakl@jamadots.comE-mail https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063540853454Web

Meal Site

Drop-in center for seniors over 60 years old and adults with disabilities.

Hours:

Monday through Friday: 11AM-2PM (day program only).

Requirements:

Call ahead to register.

Benzie Senior Resources (The Gathering Place)

10579 Main Street, Honor, MI 49640 (231) 525-0601 info@benzieseniorresources.orgE-mail https://benzieseniorresources.org/Web

Meal Site

Senior center offering congregate meals as well as home delivery options (see website for more details).

Hours:

Monday through Friday 11:30AM-1:30PM.

Requirements:

The organization may ask for a donation, however no donation is required to receive food.

Additional Information:

Meal program operates out of the Gathering Place Senior Center. Meals are also available on the first Friday of the month at the Community Building in Thompsonville.

CLM-CAA Senior Meals- Newberry

207 Newberry Avenue, Newberry, MI 49868 (906) 293-5621 https://cms.clmcaa.org/congregate-mealsWeb

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for seniors.

Hours:

Monday 12PM-1PM, Wednesday 12PM-1PM, Friday 12PM-1PM.

Requirements:

The organization may ask for a suggested donation, however a donation is not required to receive food.

CLM-CAA Senior Meals- Sault Sainte Marie

524 Ashmun Street, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 (906) 632-3363 https://cms.clmcaa.org/congregate-mealsWeb

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for seniors.

Hours:

Monday 12PM-1PM, Tuesday 12PM-1PM, Wednesday 12PM-1PM, Thursday 12PM-1PM, Friday 12PM-1PM.

Requirements:

The organization may ask for a suggested donation, however a donation is not required to receive food.

CLM-CAA Senior Meals- Sugar Island

6401 E 1 1/2 Mile Road, Sugar Island, MI 49783 (906) 635-9786 https://cms.clmcaa.org/congregate-mealsWeb

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for seniors.

Hours:

Monday 12PM-1PM, Wednesday 12PM-1PM, Thursday 12PM-1PM.

Requirements:

The organization may ask for a suggested donation, however a donation is not required to receive food.

Escanaba Senior Center

225 N. 21st St, Escanaba, MI 49829 (906) 786-8850 https://www.mdscaa.org/cWeb

Pantry

Food Pantry within the Senior Center (open to all)

Hours:

Tuesdays 1-3pm

Gladstone Senior Center

303 N 8 th St, Gladstone, MI 49837 (906) 428-2201 https://www.mdscaa.org/cWeb

Pantry

Food Pantry within the Senior Center (open to all)

Hours:

Tuesdays 1-3pm

Grandville Senior Neighbors Food Pantry

3380 Division Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418 (616) 531-5250 lsarber@seniorneighbors.orgE-mail https://seniorneighbors.org/centers/grandville/Web

Pantry

Pantry offering prebagged items once a month to eligible seniors.

Hours:

Last Tuesday of the month 12PM-1:30PM

Requirements:

Senior citizens only.

Hermansville Senior Center

W5480 1st St, Hermansville, MI 49847 (906) 498-7735 https://www.mdscaa.org/cWeb

Pantry

Food Pantry within the Senior Center (open to all)

Hours:

Tuesdays 1-3pm

Ionia County Commission on Aging- Belding

41 Belhaven Street, Belding, MI 48809 (616) 527-5365 https://ioniacounty.org/health/commission-on-aging/friendship-dinners/Web

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for seniors in Ionia County.

Hours:

Tuesday 11:30AM-12:30PM.

Requirements:

Meals require an RSVP by noon on the Friday before. The organization may ask for a suggested donation, however no donation is required for food.

Additional Information:

RSVP at the site or by calling the Commission on Aging. In person or pick up meals available.

Ionia County Commission on Aging- Clarksville

162 S. Main Street, Clarksville, MI 48815 (616) 527-5365 https://ioniacounty.org/health/commission-on-aging/friendship-dinners/Web

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for seniors in Ionia County.

Hours:

Tuesday 11:30AM-12:30PM.

Requirements:

Meals require an RSVP by noon on the Friday before. The organization may ask for a suggested donation, however no donation is required for food.

Additional Information:

RSVP at the site or by calling the Commission on Aging. In person or pick up meals available.

Ionia County Commission on Aging- Ionia

115 Hudson Street, Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-5365 https://ioniacounty.org/health/commission-on-aging/friendship-dinners/Web

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for seniors in Ionia County.

Hours:

Tuesday 11:30AM-12:30PM, Thursday 11:30AM-12:30PM.

Requirements:

Meals require an RSVP by noon on the Friday before. The organization may ask for a suggested donation, however no donation is required for food.

Additional Information:

RSVP at the site or by calling the Commission on Aging. In person or pick up meals available on Tuesdays, in person meals only on Thursdays.

Ionia County Commission on Aging- Lake Odessa

1175 Emerson Street, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 (616) 527-5365 https://ioniacounty.org/health/commission-on-aging/friendship-dinners/Web

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for seniors in Ionia County.

Hours:

Tuesday 11:30AM-12:30PM, Thursday 11:30AM-12:30PM.

Requirements:

Meals require an RSVP by noon on the Friday before. The organization may ask for a suggested donation, however no donation is required for food.

Additional Information:

RSVP at the site or by calling the Commission on Aging. In person or pick up meals available.

Ionia County Commission on Aging- Portland

421 East Bridge Street, Portland, MI 48875 (616) 527-5365 `E-mail https://ioniacounty.org/health/commission-on-aging/friendship-dinners/Web

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for seniors in Ionia County.

Hours:

Tuesday 11:30AM-12:30PM.

Requirements:

Meals require an RSVP by noon on the Friday before. The organization may ask for a suggested donation, however no donation is required for food.

Additional Information:

RSVP at the site or by calling the Commission on Aging. In person or pick up meals available.

Kalkaska Senior Center

303 S. Coral Street, P.O. Box 28, Kalkaska, MI 49646 Jodi Magee (231) 258-5030 jmagee@kalkaskacounty.orgE-mail https://www.kalkaskacounty.net/government/commission_on_aging/meals_and_meal_sites.phpWeb

Meal Site

Organization offering congregate meals at a variety of locations in Kalkaska county (see website) and home-delivered meals.

Hours:

Monday 11:30AM-12:30PM, Tuesday 11:30AM-12:30PM, Wednesday 11:30AM-12:30PM, Thursday 11:30AM-12:30PM, Friday 11:30AM-12:30PM

Requirements:

See website for specific requirements for each meal site in the county.

Manistee County Council on Aging

260 Saint Mary's Parkway, Manistee, MI 49660 (231) 723-6477 mccoa.sh@gmail.comE-mail https://www.manisteecountycoa.com/Web

Pantry

Choice-style pantry open once a month for Manistee county seniors.

Hours:

Third Friday of the month 9AM-11AM

Requirements:

Must be a senior resident of Manistee county.

Meal Site

Daily lunch program for seniors in Manistee county.

Hours:

Monday 12PM, Tuesday 12PM, Wednesday 12PM, Thursday 12PM, Friday 12PM

Requirements:

Manton Area Retirees/Manton Senior Center

302 W Main Street, Manton, MI 49663 (231) 824-6961 mantonseniors@gmail.comE-mail https://www.facebook.com/MantonSeniors/Web

Meal Site

Congregate meal site open five days a week for seniors over 60 years old.

Hours:

Monday 12PM-1PM, Tuesday 12PM-1PM, Wednesday 12PM-1PM, Thursday 12PM-1PM, Friday 12PM-1PM.

Requirements:

Meals are available to seniors in the Manton area. Meals will not be available on Fridays from March through September.

Additional Information:

Organization also offers home-delivered meals; call for more information.

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan Food Pantry

1954 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Melissa Ivy (616) 459-3111 mivy@mowwm.orgE-mail https://mealsonwheelswesternmichigan.org/Web

Pantry

Client-choice Senior pantry. Fill out paperwork to register to become a client and shop twice a month.

Hours:

Monday 11AM-4:30PM, Tuesday 9:30AM-3PM, Wednesday 9:30AM-3PM, Thursday 8:30AM-2:30PM.

Requirements:

Photo ID and Proof of Income.

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan Senior Pantry @ North Kent Connect

10075 Northland Dr. NE, Rockford, MI 49341 (616) 866-3478 https://mealsonwheelswesternmichigan.org/Web

Pantry

Senior pantry.

Hours:

Third Thursday of the month 10AM-12PM

Requirements:

Photo ID and Proof of Income

Mecosta County Commission on Aging & Activity Center

12954 80th Avenue, Mecosta, MI 49332 (231) 972-2884 https://www.mecostacounty.org/government/coa.phpWeb

Meal Site

Congregate meal site open five days a week for seniors.

Hours:

Monday 11:30AM-12:45PM, Tuesday 11:30AM-12:45PM, Wednesday 11:30AM-12:45PM, Thursday 11:30AM-12:45PM, Friday 11:30AM-12:45PM.

Requirements:

Must be a senior in Mecosta county.

Additional Information:

Organization also offers home-delivered meals; call NMCAA Wexford County at (231) 775-9781 for more information.

Salvation Army- Fulton Heights Citadel

1235 E Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 454-1459 wmifultonheights@usc.salvationarmy.orgE-mail https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/fultonheights/love-the-elderly/Web

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for seniors.

Hours:

Tuesday 10AM-3PM, Wednesday 9AM-2PM, Friday 9AM-2PM.

Requirements:

Hours listed are for the senior program; lunch is served between activities around noon. The organization may ask for a suggested donation, however a donation is not required to receive food.

Sault Tribe Elders Meal Program- Hessel

3355 N 3 Mile Road, Hessel, MI 49745 (906) 484-2710 https://www.saulttribe.com/membership-services/elder-servicesWeb

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for tribal elders.

Hours:

Monday 12PM-1PM, Tuesday 12PM-1PM, Wednesday 12PM-1PM, Thursday 12PM-1PM

Requirements:

Program is for tribal elders.

Additional Information:

Delivery available to homebound elders.

Sault Tribe Elders Meal Program- Manistique

5698 W US Highway 2, Manistique, MI 49854 (906) 341-9564 https://www.saulttribe.com/membership-services/elder-servicesWeb

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for tribal elders.

Hours:

Monday 12PM-1PM, Wednesday 12PM-1PM, Friday 12PM-1PM.

Requirements:

Program is for tribal elders.

Sault Tribe Elders Meal Program- Sault Ste. Marie

2076 Shunk Road, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 (906) 635-4971 https://www.saulttribe.com/membership-services/elder-servicesWeb

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for tribal elders.

Hours:

Monday 11:30AM-12:30PM, Tuesday 11:30AM-12:30PM, Wednesday 11:30AM-12:30PM, Thursday 11:30AM-12:30PM

Requirements:

Program is for tribal elders.

Additional Information:

Delivery available to homebound elders.

Sault Tribe Elders Meal Program- St. Ignace

3017 Mackinac Trail, St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-6484 https://www.saulttribe.com/membership-services/elder-servicesWeb

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for tribal elders.

Hours:

Monday 12PM-1PM, Tuesday 12PM-1PM, Wednesday 12PM-1PM, Thursday 12PM-1PM.

Requirements:

Program is for tribal elders.

Additional Information:

Delivery available to homebound elders.

St. Ann's Lake County Senior Services

690 9th Street, Baldwin, MI 49304 (231) 745-7201 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064564724852Web

Meal Site

Congregate meal site for seniors in Lake County.

Hours:

Monday 11AM-12:30PM, Tuesday 11AM-12:30PM, Wednesday 11AM-12:30PM, Thursday 11AM-12:30PM, Friday 11AM-12:30PM.

Requirements:

Meals are available to seniors in Lake County.

St. Joseph-Lincoln Township Senior Center

3271 Lincoln Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 429-7768 director@sjlsc.orgE-mail https://sjlsc.org/Web

Meal Site

Lunch provided by Senior Nutrition Services/Meals on Wheels of Southwestern MI for residents ages 60 and up.

Hours:

Monday through Friday served at 11:45AM.

Requirements:

For folks ages 60 and up. Please call (269) 921-0136 or sign up in the dining room two business days in advance to reserve your meal. The organization may ask for a suggested donation, however no donation is required in order to receive food.

Additional Information:

Home delivered meal options are available; call for further information.