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Local Food-Pantry Guide for the White Lake Area

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

PantryScheduleDetails
White Lake Area Food Pantry
Lebanon Lutheran Church, 1101 S. Mears Ave.		Every Wed 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
(number cards 8:30 – 9 a.m.)		Drive-thru distribution; bring photo ID first visit.
Feeding America Mobile Pantry
White Lake Congregational UCC, 1809 S. Mears Ave.		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
4283 N. Weber Rd.		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

PantryScheduleDetails
Christ-the-Rock World Harvest Pantry
6985 Indian Bay Rd.		Every Wed 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
(number cards 8:30 – 9 a.m.)		Bring driver’s license; drive-thru pickup. https://www.rothburycommunity.com/ministries/helping-hands-food-pantry

Rothbury

PantryScheduleDetails
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Rothbury Community Church, 2500 W. Winston Rd.		2nd Mon each month, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Drive up to the small outbuilding east of church. https://www.rothburycommunity.com/ministries/helping-hands-food-pantry https://www.rothburycommunity.com/ministries/helping-hands-food-pantry

New Era

PantryScheduleDetails
Trinity Lutheran Community Food Pantry
5631 W. Stony Lake Rd.		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 / TruckScheduleDetails
Feeding America Mobile Pantry
Community UMC, 1614 Ruddiman Dr., North Muskegon		2nd Fri each month, 4 p.m.Remain in car – volunteers load food into trunk.
Feeding America Mobile Pantry
Laketon Bethel Reformed Church, 1568 W. Giles Rd.		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)

WhatDetails
Who qualifies?Age 60 + and home-bound (temporary or long-term). Others may buy meals at full cost.
Service areaAll of Muskegon & Oceana counties—so Montague, Whitehall, Rothbury, New Era, Reeths-Puffer & North Muskegon are fully covered.
Delivery windowMonday – Friday, ~10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (frozen entrées available for weekends).
CostFor those 60 +: a donation of $4.50 – $8.00 is suggested; under 60 pay $10/meal; SNAP accepted.
How to enrollCall 231-755-0434 or 1-800-442-6769 to complete a brief assessment. You may also start the process here: agewellservices.org/faq/how-do-i-sign-up-for-meals-on-wheels

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.

SiteTownTypical Lunch Days / TimeContact
White Lake Senior Center – 8741 Ferry St.MontagueMon-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 ShoresMon-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.

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