Donations
On the first weekend of every month, we collect donations for the North End Community Ministry food pantry. Donations should be unopened, store bought, packaged goods that have expiration dates at least 3 months away. Donations may be dropped off at the donation table in the narthex during the weekend Masses. Or you may drop off donations in the parish office.
North End Community Ministry offers a Client-Choice Food Pantry to all of those located in our pantry service area. The pantry provides our clients with a 3-4 day supply of food and personal care products once a month. The food pantry has a grocery store setting and feel to it which empowers our clients to pick and choose a variety of foods they need and want for their families. This enables them to choose form nutritious and healthy food items they can use to create meals for their families. By giving them a choice rather then sending them off with a box of already chosen items, we respect the decisions and dignity of each of our clients.
In order to maintain stocked shelves, the pantry is always in need of the following items:
Pantry Needs:
- Meat
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Pasta
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Fruit Juice
- Cereal
Personal Care Items:
- bar soap
- shampoo
- toothpaste
- deodorant
- toilet tissue
- shaving creme & shavers
- diapers
Volunteers
We are always in need of volunteers to deliver the donations to the food pantry located at New City Church (214 Spencer NE). Deliveries occur once a month after the Ship of Hope collection weekend. Contact the parish office to volunteer at 616-363-6885.
For other opportunities to volunteer directly with this food pantry please visit the NECM website.
Those in Need
If you are need of food, please contact or visit the North End Community Ministry food pantry.
Location: New City Church, 214 Spencer St. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Pantry hours are 9:00am to 12:15pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Parking in the city lot at Carman and Spencer.