When money (or Michigan weather) turns mealtime into a challenge, these neighborhood pantries and Feeding America mobile trucks make sure no one around White Lake goes hungry. Bookmark or share this page, and always double-check hours before you drive—most sites are volunteer-run and adjust for holidays or school-weather closures.
Whitehall
Pantry Schedule Details White Lake Area Food Pantry Every Wed 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Drive-thru distribution; bring photo ID first visit. Feeding America Mobile Pantry Monthly truck – typically 3rd Sat, 10 a.m. Fresh produce, dairy & dry goods; first-come/first-served. Community Access Line of the Lakeshore Fruitland Evangelical Covenant Church Mobile truck 1st Fri, 4:30 p.m. (Feeding America)Limited on-site pantry by appointment (231-766-3871). Community Access Line of the Lakeshore
Montague
Pantry Schedule Details Christ-the-Rock World Harvest Pantry Every Wed 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Bring driver’s license; drive-thru pickup. https://www.rothburycommunity.com/ministries/helping-hands-food-pantry
Rothbury
New Era
Trinity Lutheran Community Food Pantry Most Sat 9:30 – 11 a.m. (check Facebook or call 231-861-4059)Oceana County’s largest pantry; ID requested on first visit.
Reeths-Puffer / North Muskegon Corridor
Site / Truck Schedule Details
Feeding America Mobile Pantry 2nd Fri each month, 4 p.m. Remain in car – volunteers load food into trunk.
Feeding America Mobile Pantry 2nd Mon each month, 6 p.m. Evening distribution popular with commuters—arrive early.
What to Bring & Other Tips
Photo ID the first time you visit any fixed-site pantry.Clear your trunk/back seat for drive-thru lines.If Whitehall District or Reeths-Puffer Schools close for weather , most Wednesday/Friday/Saturday distributions cancel too.
Need help on a day none of these are open? Dial 2-1-1 or check the Feeding America West Michigan mobile calendar for same-day pop-ups.
AgeWell Services of West Michigan
(Meals on Wheels: Home-Delivery)
Who qualifies? Age 60 + and home-bound (temporary or long-term). Others may buy meals at full cost.
Service area All of Muskegon & Oceana counties—so Montague, Whitehall, Rothbury, New Era, Reeths-Puffer & North Muskegon are fully covered.
Delivery window Monday – Friday, ~10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (frozen entrées available for weekends).
Cost For those 60 +: a donation of $4.50 – $8.00 is suggested; under 60 pay $10/meal; SNAP accepted.
Congregate “Lunch & Activity Centers” (Social Dining)
For mobile seniors who’d rather eat with friends, AgeWell hosts subsidized lunches at local senior centers; call one day ahead for a seat.
Site Town Typical Lunch Days / Time Contact
White Lake Senior Center – 8741 Ferry St.Montague Mon-Fri, 11:30 a.m. 231-894-9493 whitelake.org
Orchard View Meal Site – 1765 Ada Ave.Muskegon Twp. (handy for Reeths-Puffer) Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:30 a.m. 231-760-1348 Orchard View Church
Tanglewood Park Café – 560 Seminole Rd.Norton Shores Mon-Fri, 11:30 a.m. 231-755-0434 (AgeWell HQ) Age Well Services
Want to Help?
Every site above welcomes volunteers and donations—whether that’s an hour loading cars, a case of canned goods, or a financial gift. Reach out to the church office or pantry coordinator to get started. Together, we can keep White Lake families fed year-round.
