Nutrition Assistance in Manistee County

Manistee County Food Pantries

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  • 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 third 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, 14049 Coates Hwy., Brethren

      • Due to the recent flooding in the area, it's been reported that High Bridge Road is closed to the south of the church. You must use Coates Highway to access the Food Truck. 

    • May 15, 2026 – St. Raphael Church, 18440 Cadillac Hwy, Copemish, MI

    • 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 30, 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

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