- As Coronavirus concerns emerge, there may be unexpected closings not reflected on this resource guide.
- If you are unemployed, consider applying for SNAP/BridgeCard food assistance and/or the United Way’s hardship grant. Food pantries, community meals, and Fresh Food Distributions are intended to supplement (not sustain) a household’s food needs.
- For Food Pantries serving only residents of their communities, click here.
Fresh food distributions are available to anyone and does not count toward monthly distributions at other food sites. Drive thru/pickup pre-packaged boxes.
2025 Schedule through JULY
Centreville Seventh Day Adventist @ 23683 M-86
Tuesday, July 8th,
4pm
**A free ride to and from the distribution at Seventh Day Adventist Church in Centreville is available through SJCTA (as time and capacity allows). 24 hours notice required. Call 269-273-7808.
First Presbyterian Church, Sturgis
1320 S. Lakeview,
Thursday, July 10th,
4:00 pm
Constantine High School
1 Falcon Drive (Bus loop)
Tuesday, July 15th,
3:45 pm
For the safety of students and due to school dismissal times, food distribution line up for Constantine High School starts at 3:20 pm. Cars that arrive to line up prior to 3:20 pm will be required to leave and come back.
Railroad Park
203 W. Front St. Burr Oak
Wednesday, July 16th,
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Gateway Village Apartments,
409 Gateway Ct, Sturgis
Thursday, July 17th,
10:30am
Colon High School
400 Dallas St, Colon
Thursday, July 17th,
4:30pm
Huss Project
1008 8th St, Three Rivers
Sat, July 19th,
9:00 am
White Pigeon Middle/High School
410 Prairie Ave,
Tuesday, July 22nd,
3:30 pm
Provided by South Michigan Food Bank in conjunction with Community Partners & United Way
All Commodities distributions will now take place through the South Michigan Food Bank.
CSFP is for income qualifying seniors ages 60 or older.
Call (269) 964-3663 to check eligibility & Sign up
Free food box pick-up
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
at Three Rivers Immaculate Conception Church 645 S Douglas Three Rivers
11:30-1:00pm or until food runs out
No eligibility requirements.
MOBILE MARKET from South Michigan Food Bank @ RADIANT LIFE CHURCH
7/2, 8/6, 9/3, 10/1
11a-1pm
907 Nottawa St. Sturgis – No ID Needed
Fresh produce and meal packs
CSFP is for income qualifying seniors ages 60 or older.
Call 269-964-3663 to check eligibility & sign up.
To apply for SNAP benefits or questions regarding SNAP, call the
Food Bank Council of Michigan’s Food & Other Resource Helpline:
1-888-544-8773
Or apply online from smartphone or computer at www.newmibridges.michigan.gov
or call 844-799-9876 to apply, renew or make changes.
Constantine Community Soup Kitchen
(Curbside pickup to go only)
Mondays 4:30 – 6:00pm
Constantine United Methodist Church
Corner of Third & Pigeon St.
No eligibility requirements.
11:30am-12:30 am
2025: July 8, 15, 22, 29 / Aug 5,12,19,26/ Sep 2,9, 16, 23, 30
1008 8th St, Three Rivers
Families with children under age 5 who did not qualify before may qualify now.
Call 269-273-2161 to check eligibility and sign up.
Free distribution available to anyone up to twice a month.
St. Joseph County residents, Use Out of District Pickup Times:
1st & 3rd Fridays 4:30 -5:15pm
2nd & 4th Saturdays 12-12:45pm
10332 Portage Rd. Portage
Shut-ins, disabled, and those who can’t get out:
Call 269-506-4964 or 269-535-0097
Food Pantries
Christian Fellowship Center Pantry
201 North St.
269-689-9795
By appointment only
Holy Angels Church Helping Hands Pantry
402 S. Nottawa St.
269-651-5200
2nd & 4th Tue. 10am -11 am (curbside pickup)
Salvation Army Food Pantry
105 N. Fourth St. – 269-651-4275
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10am – 2pm
Open to all residents of St. Joseph county. Bring ID
Community Meal – Lunches
Salvation Army, Sturgis
11:30am – Noon
Monday through Thursday
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Sturgis
Friday Friendship Meal
11:30am – 12:30pm
Commission on Aging Lunch, Oaks Enrichment Center
(Must sign up 24 hours in advance)
Monday through Friday
Noon meal
New Hope Food Pantry (New Hope Assembly of God)
56652 Buckhorn Rd.
269-278-8135
Call 30 min before pickup.
Wed: 9am – 4pm, Thurs & Fri: 9am – 5pm
Immaculate Conception Food Pantry
645 Douglas Ave.
269-273-8953
Mon, Tues, Wed, Friday: 8am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm
UCAP United Community Assistance Program
269-244-4599
Mon, Wed, Friday: 9am – 12pm
Food cards, groceries, transportation, gas vouchers, personal care /cleaning items
H.O.P.E. (Homeless Outreach Practiced Every Day)
269-816-8779
Groceries, transportation, personal care items;
Loads of Love @ Constantine Launderette first Friday, monthly
Three Rivers Community Impact
215 N Main St./ Three Rivers First United Methodist Church
Fresh Food Pantry: Mon& Fri 10-2
FREE Sunday Lunch 12-2p
Three Rivers Pregnancy Helpline Center
172 E. Michigan Ave.
269-278-2211
By appointment
Mon: 10am – 2pm, Tues: 1 – 5pm, Thurs 1 – 7pm, Sat: 9am – noon
Community Meals
Three Rivers Community Kitchen (Soup Pot)
321 N Main St, Three Rivers
Tues & Thurs: 4:00pm- 5:00 pm
Commission on Aging Lunch, Three Rivers Community Center
(Must sign up 24 hours in advance) call 269-279-8083 or sign up in-person
Monday through Friday
Noon meal
Commission on Aging Lunch, Kline’s Resort
(Must sign up 24 hours in advance – call 269-279-8083 or sign up in-person)
Friday lunch – Noon meal
Contact the SJC Commission on Aging
800-641-9899
269-279-8083
Weekly home delivered meals.
Noon Congregate meals Monday through Friday at Three Rivers and Sturgis COA and Fridays at Kline’s Resort.
https://sjccoa.com/menus/
Blessings Boxes are miniature food pantries which provide non perishable food
as well as hygiene items.
It is for receiving items from those who want to donate, and offering to those
who need them.
Sturgis:
- Congress St. by Trinity Lutheran Church
- Clay St. by St. John’s Episcopal Church
Three Rivers
- N. Main St. by Methodist Church
- N. Main St. just south of Armstrong Blvd.
Call 2-11 or United Way – 269-467-9099 for a referral.
FREE Community Soup Supper at Centreville United Methodist Church
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
4:30pm
305 E. Main Centreville