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Ingham County Food Bank
5303 S. Cedar Street
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 887-4357

ICFB is an information and referral source for those in need of emergency food assistance. Non-perishable food items are provided to families/individuals for three to six days. Food may be provided once in a 30-day period. Eligibility is determined on an individual basis. It is based on need, not income. Clients must have current identification and their own transportation to pick-up food.

St. John’s Student Parish
327 M.A.C.
E. Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-9778

The food bank is open each Saturday morning during the academic school year from 9:00-11:00 AM, and one Saturday a month in the summer. No referral is needed. MSU students, East Lansing residents and parish members are eligible.

MSU Student Food Bank
Olin Health Center Dining Room
(517) 432-5136
www.msu.edu/~foodbank
During Fall and Spring semesters, the MSU Student Food Bank is open in the evening twice a month. All enrolled MSU students who do not have Residence Hall meal plans are eligible for Food Bank services. All enrolled MSU students are required to show proof of enrollment and a student ID. Visit the website for distribution dates.

Women, Infants and Children
5303 S. Cedar Street
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 887-4326

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is a supplemental food and nutrition education program for women and children who qualify as nutritionally at risk due to income or medical deficiencies. Income eligibility for WIC is determined under the Federal Guidelines of 185% of poverty. WIC also uses a priority assignment system in order to guarantee service to those with the greatest need for the program. The priority system is as follows:

• Pregnant women, breast feeding women and infants at nurtritional risk as demonstrated by blood tests, abnormal growth, or other nutritional or medical conditions.

• Infants up to twelve months of age.

• Children to age five at nutritional risk as demonstrated by blood tests, abnormal growth, or other nutritional or medical conditions.

• Children at nutritional risk due to inadequate diet.

• Post partum women at nutritional risk.

WIC services are available at the Ingham County Health Department. Call for additional information and for appointments. A satellite office has been set up at 1434-C in Spartan Village. It is staffed by appointment.

Cristo Rey Community Center
1717 N. High Street
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 372-4700
www.cristo-rey.org

Focuses on the Spanish/Hispanic community although programs are available to all individuals within the Lansing/East Lansing area. Programs offered by Cristo Rey include, mental health, family and child services, family health clinic, latch-key childcare, food and clothing bank, diversion program, prescription assistance for those without insurance, adults with disabilities assistance, alcohol and substance abuse programs, and minority services.

Capital Area Community Services (CACS)
101 E. Willow Street
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 393-7077

CACS offers assistance in finding housing as well as help with food and personal needs items for the homeless. Commodity and supplemental food programs for low income families are also available.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Provides monthly nutritious foods to supplement the diets of low-income pregnant, breast-feeding and postpartum (up to one year) women as well infants and children up to the age of six. Participants must be within Federal income guidelines and not be currently receiving WIC services. Call for more information.

Emergency Food Assistance Program: Provides low-income individuals and families USDA donated/purchased food for household consumption. Distribution is four times per year. Eligible participants must register with CACS and provide proof of income and social security numbers for all adult members of the household.

American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter
Emergency Food & Shelter Program
1800 E. Grand River
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 484-7461 x137
www.redcross.org

The Red Cross assists with food, personal needs, diapers, and/or formula for one or two days. The Emergency Food & Shelter Program also assists homeless families and people living with disabilities with motel vouchers when public shelter is not available or appropriate. Some funding available for short-term homelss assistance for MSU students. Must have current ID and proof of student status. This program is available 365 days a year, 5:00-7:00 PM weeknights and 12:30-2:30 PM weekends and holidays. Careworkers are also available by appointment from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.

Capital Area Human Services Connection
2-1-1 (Lansing local number)
1-866-561-2500 (Toll-free from cell phones)

2-1-1 is an easy to remember free phone service that links people with the human service information they need. By dialing the easy to remember 2-1-1 numbers, callers are connectedwith a call specialist who can discuss the caller’s needs and give them the information and/or agencies they can contact for assistance. Referrals include rent and utility assistance, parenting resources, shelter, food pantries, housing, transportation, health care, counseling and much more! This service is available for free 24/7, 365 days a year.

Christian Services
(517) 394-5411

Christian Services offers help with items which cannot be purchased with food stamps such as soap, shampoo, toilet paper, laundry soap, tooth care, etc. They are also able to help with small household items, a clothing closet for women sizes 16 and up, holiday food baskets, a clothing center for children, emergency diapers/formula, and more.

The Salvation Army
3305 S. Pennsylvania
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 484-4424

The Salvation Army assists with emergency food and personal needs. Gives away free produce every Wednesday at 1:00 pm. A valid photo ID is required, first come, first serve. Personal need items are provided on Tues. & Thurs. from 8:30-11:00 AM. Birthdates and social security numbers for all adults in the home required. May also assist with utility shut offs and rent/mortgages arearages, if funding is available.

Shared Pregnancy
503 N. Walnut
Lansing, 48933
(517) 484-0365

Offers counseling, free pregnancy testing, and free ultrasounds for women. Non-profit faith-based ministry which provides emotional, material and spiritual assistance to pregnant women. Offers a parenting program called Learn & Earn, where a women can earn diapers, clothing and baby equipment by attending classes.

University Apartments Give and Take & Lending Centers
Spartan Village Community Center
1460 Middlevale Rd., Spartan Village, Room #54
(517) 884-2095
leugersj@msu.edu

Residents of MSU University Apartments may obtain free clothing, household items, books, and toys which have been donated by other residents. Open 4:00-7:00 PM, Thursday through Saturday.

Resale Shops Carousel Consignments
1780 W. Grand River
Okemos, MI
(517) 347-0668

Volunteers of America
111 W. Mt. Hope
Lansing, MI
(517) 372-8210

Second Time Around
4737 Marsh Road
Okemos, MI
(517) 349-2151

Salvation Army Store
5206 W. Saginaw
Lansing, MI
(517) 484-4424