Help Starts Here

Connecting families in need with vital resources in Holland and Zeeland, MI.

Helping Families in Need

Providing essential contacts and support for families struggling in Holland and Zeeland, MI to find stability and hope. We have a list of various resources that are available to you, below - if you don't see something listed that should be, let us know and we can add it!

Food Services

No one should go hungry. In Holland, several organizations offer hot, nutritious meals every day—free of charge and open to anyone in need. From breakfast programs to evening dinners, you’ll find welcoming spaces at churches, community centers, and outreach kitchens ready to serve with compassion. Whether you’re looking for a single meal or ongoing support, help is available all across the city.

Community Action House
Services: General Resource Assistance - Food Club and Emergency Food Supply, Housing Assistance, Case Management, and more.
739 Paw Paw Dr, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-392-2368
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm; Tuesday, Thursday: 1:00pm–7:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am–2:00pm
https://www.communityactionhouse.org/mission-and-values

Eastside Food Pantry at Calvary Reformed Church
Services: Food and personal items for residents of the Holland Heights neighborhood.
995 E. 8th St, Holland, MI
Phone: 616.392.8559
Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 10:00am–11:30am; Friday: 3:00pm–4:30pm
https://www.calvaryon8th.org/eastside-food-pantry.html

Engedi Church / Gleaners
Services: Monthly food distribution.
710 Chicago Dr, Suite 100, Holland, MI
Phone: 616-796-6799
Hours: 4th Wednesday of each month starting @ 5pm
https://engedichurch.com/go/local/

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantries
Services: Mobile food distributions providing fresh produce, dairy, and baked goods at no cost.
Various locations throughout Ottawa County
Hours: Varies by date and location
https://www.feedwm.org/mobile-pantry-schedule

Harbor Humane Society – Pet Food Pantry
Services: Pet food assistance for community members in need.
14345 Bagley St, West Olive, MI
Phone: 616-399-2119
Hours: 2nd Wednesday of each month: 3:00pm–6:00pm
https://harborhumane.org/

Holland First Assembly of God
Services: Food pantry open to anyone. One visit per month per household.
1331 E. 16th St, Holland, MI
Phone: 616-396-5646
Hours: 2nd & 4th Mondays: 1:00pm–3:00pm
https://www.hollandfirst.org/

Harvest Stand Ministries
Services: Food pantry serving the Zeeland area. ID and proof of address required.
100 Pine St, Suite 100, Zeeland, MI
Phone: 616-741-8250
Hours: Monday: 9:00am–3:00pm; Wednesday: 1:00pm–6:00pm; Thursday: 9:00am–12:00pm
https://www.harveststand.org/

Hungry for Christ Family Pantry
Services: Food pantry serving Hamilton-area families. Appointment required.
4565 135th Ave, Hamilton, MI
Phone: 269-264-1307
Hours: By appointment only
https://www.hungryforchrist.org/

I AM Academy Mobile Food Pantry
Services: Free mobile food pantry. No sign-up required.
104 Clover St (Salvation Army), Holland, MI
Phone:
Hours: Every Tuesday starting at 1:00pm; Every other Friday starting at 1:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/iamacademymi/

Western Theological Seminary
Services: The Community Kitchen serves hot meals, five days a week, to everyone needing a meal.
101 East 13th Street, Holland, MI
Phone: 616-392-2368
Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00am-12:30pm; Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am–10:30am
https://www.westernsem.edu/community-kitchen/

St. Vincent de Paul Center
Services: Food pantry and clothing assistance.
170 W. 13th St, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-394-0676
https://oll.org/ministries/st-vincent-de-paul-center/

The Salvation Army – Holland Corps
Services: Food pantry and rent/utility assistance.
104 Clover Ave, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-392-4461
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/mi/holland/clover-ave-corps/

Healthcare, Housing, and Transportation and More

In Holland/Zeeland, help goes beyond meals (some of the groups below do help with food, too). Local organizations provide access to healthcare, housing support, transportation assistance, and other essential services for individuals and families in need. From medical care and mental health resources to emergency shelter, rental help, and rides to appointments, these programs are here to support stability and well-being. Whether you need short-term help or ongoing support, assistance is available throughout the community.

Gateway Mission (Men, Women & Children)
Services: Emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs.
661 E. 24th St, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-396-2200
https://hopefoundhere.org/

Harbor Transit
Services: Low-cost and free public transportation options.
Phone: 616-842-3200
https://www.harbortransit.org/

Good Samaritan – Ottawa County HARA
Services: Housing assessment, eviction prevention, rental and security deposit assistance.
513 E. 8th St, Suite 25, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-392-7159
https://goodsamottawa.org/
https://goodsamottawa.org/circles/

Holland Free Health Clinic
Services: Free healthcare for uninsured individuals.
99 W. 26th St, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-392-3610
https://www.hfhclinic.org/

Resilience – Domestic Violence Support
Services: Safe shelter, counseling, advocacy, and crisis support.
411 Butternut Dr, Holland, MI 49424
Phone: 800-848-5991
https://resiliencemi.org/

Lifeline Ministries (Holland)
Services: Food assistance, clothing, and counseling support.
426 Century Lane, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-294-3807
https://lifeline.org/

Michigan 2-1-1
Services: 24/7 hotline connecting people to food, housing, healthcare, and crisis resources.
Phone: Dial 2-1-1
https://mi211.org/

Ottawa County Community Action Agency
Services: Utility assistance and emergency home repairs.
12251 James St, Suite 300, Holland, MI 49424
Phone: 616-393-4433
https://miottawa.org/caa/

Refresh Program – First United Methodist Church
Services: Showers, laundry access, and hygiene items.
57 W. 10th St, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-396-5205
https://fumcholland.churchcenter.com/pages/refresh

SoBar Recovery Community Cedar
Services: Empowering individuals and families on their recovery journey through support, education, and a welcoming community.
347 Hoover Blv., Holland, MI
Phone: 616-377-5792
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552038051358
https://sobarrco.com/

Reach for Recovery
Services: Offers a range of addiction treatment and recovery support services including: outpatient options, intensive outpatient programs, group and individual therapies, trauma-focused care, family support, and peer/coach support.
483 Century Lane, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 396-5284
https://reachforrecovery.org/

City on a Hill
Services: Provides an affordable, collaborative space for dozens of ministries and nonprofits, along with in-house community resource ministries that offer healthcare, advocacy, resources, relationships, and renewal for individuals and families.
100 Pine Street, Zeeland, MI 49464
Phone 616-748-6009
https://www.coahm.org/

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70x7 Ministries
Services: Supports people returning from incarceration by providing community, mentoring, job-readiness training, and employment opportunities so they can rebuild stable, hopeful lives.
97 W. 22nd St., Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-796-0685
https://70x7liferecovery.org/

My House Ministries
Services: Providing safe housing and restorative programs for women breaking free from the chains of abuse, addiction and chaos.
96 West 15th Street Suite 306, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616.953.0772
https://myhouseministry.org/

Building Men for Life
Services: Building Men for Life is devoted to serving the men in West Michigan who are struggling with substance use.
370 Country Club Road, Suite 50, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-393-2188
https://buildingmenforlife.com/

My Father's House Ministries
Services: Clothing ministry is open to the public, offering men’s, women’s & children’s clothing and household goods at no charge.
609 West 20th Street, Holland, MI, 49423
Phone: (616) 396-7676
https://www.lacasaholland.com/