Nutrition Assistance in Manistee County

Manistee County Food Pantries

  • Hours

    • First Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM

    • Third Thursday of the month from 4 PM to 6 PM

    • September through May, a community lunch is available every every Wednesday at noon.

    Location

    • 7861 Main Street, Bear Lake

    Contact

  • Hours

    • Monday through Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM

      • Tuesday evening hours: 4 PM to 6 PM

    • Fridays from 10 AM to Noon

    Location

    • 2804 Benzie Hwy., Benzonia

    Contact

  • Hours

    • Last Wednesday of the month from 9 AM to 11 AM

    Location

    • 14094 Coates Hwy., Brethren

    Contact

  • Hours

    • 11 AM to Noon on the Fourth Friday of the month (except for January, May and September, where it is the fourth Saturday of the month.)

    Location

    • 16798 First Street, Copemish

    Contact

  • Please note: This food pantry requires proof of income to access.

    Hours

    • Second and fourth Thursday of the month, from 1 PM to 3 PM.

    Location

    • 5751 10 ½ Mile Road, Irons

    Contact

    • Don & Nancy Morrison

      • (248) 872-1677

  • Hours

    • First Friday of the month, from 10 AM to noon.

    Location

    • 9208 Kauko Street Kaleva

    Contact

  • Hours

    • Monday and Wednesday from 11 AM to 4 PM

    • Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM

    • First Saturday of the month, from 10 AM to noon.

    Location

    • 160 Memorial Drive, Manistee

    Contact

  • Hours

    • Call for availability - (231) 398-0434

    Location

    • 50 Filer Street, Manistee

    Contact

  • Please note: program is available to any income eligible tribal citizen and people living within the historic reservation boundaries.

    Hours

    • Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

    Location

    • 2967 Dontz Road, Manistee

    Contact

    • Ken LaHaye

      • (231) 655-1673

      • Kennethlahaye@lrboi-nsn.gov

  • Hours

    • Second Friday of the month, from 9 AM to 11 AM.

    Location

    • 1200 UW Hwy. 31, Manistee (former MCC School)

    Contact

  • For people 60 and older.

    *Emergency Food Pantry: Monday – Friday and Senior Meals on Wheels (lunch) for Homebound Seniors.

    Hours

    • Every third Friday of the month, from 9 AM to 11 AM

    Location

    • 260 St. Mary’s Parkway, Manistee

    Contact

    • Sarah Howard

      • (231) 723-6477

      • Mccoa.sh@gmail.com

  • Hours

    • Second Thursday of the month, from 11 AM to noon.

    Location

    • 9991 Marilla Road, Copemish

    Contact

  • Hours

    • Fourth Friday of the month from 10 AM to 11:15 AM. In November and December, the food pantry is open on the 3rd Friday of the month at the same time.

    Location

    • 8380 5th Street, Onekama

    Contact

Manistee County Food Truck Schedule

  • Time

    • 11 AM for all dates listed

    Date and Location

    • January 16, 2026 – St. Raphael Church, 16798 First Street, Copemish

    • February 20, 2026 – Arcadia Community Center, 3586 Glovers Lake Road, Arcadia (formerly Pleasant Valley Community Center)

    • March 20, 2026 – Bear Lake Community Church, 7861 Main Street, Bear Lake

    • April 17, 2026 – Lakeview Church of the Brethren, 14094 Coates Hwy., Brethren

    • May 15, 2026 – St. Raphael Church, 16798 First Street, Copemish

    • June 19, 2026 – Arcadia Community Center, 3586 Glovers Lake Road, Arcadia (formerly Pleasant Valley Community Center)

    • July 17, 2026 – Bear Lake Community Church, 7861 Main Street, Bear Lake

    • August 21, 2026 – Lakeview Church of the Brethren, 14094 Coates Hwy., Brethren

    • September 18, 2026 – St. Raphael Church, 16798 First Street, Copemish

    • October 16, 2026 – Arcadia Community Center, 3586 Glovers Lake Road, Arcadia (formerly Pleasant Valley Community Center)

    • November 20, 2026 – Bear Lake Community Church, 7861 Main Street, Bear Lake

    • December 18, 2026 – Lakeview Church of the Brethren, 14094 Coates Hwy., Brethren

    Contact

  • Location
    Lakeshore Church
    1201 Lakeshore Road, Manistee, Michigan 49660

    Scheduled Dates

    • January 28, 2026

    • February 25, 2026

    • March 25, 2026

    • April 22, 2026

    • May 27, 2026

    • June 24, 2026

    • July 22, 2026

    • August 26, 2026

    • September 23, 2026

    • October 28, 2026

    • November 11, 2026

    • December 9, 2026

    Scheduled Time

    • 11 AM for all dates above

    Contact

Supplemental Food Programs

  • Note: Must meet income requirement.

    Location
    265 1st Street, Manistee

    Date

    • First Thursday of the month for the following months:

      • March

      • June

      • September

      • November

    Time

    • 9 AM to 4 PM

    Contact

  • Note: Must meet income requirement.

    Location
    265 1st Street, Manistee

    Date

    • Second Wednesday of the month, during the following months:

      • February

      • April

      • June

      • August

      • October

      • December

    Time

    • 9 AM to 4 PM

    Contact

  • Date and Time

    • First and third Saturday of the month, from noon to 3 PM.

    Location
    110 Maple Street, Manistee

    Contact

    Mary Ortiz
    (269) 685-7695
    Mary.catherine.ortiz@gmail.com