This group is facilitated by Alpha Family Center. Contact them at (616) 225-2265 for additional information.   

Alpha ministers in grace and truth to women suffering from past abortion decisions. Using Biblical principals, support is available for women who seek healing and hope for their future.

Groups are usually formed when three or more persons express interest; however, if a group is not currently running, a peer advocate can meet with someone individually.  

P.O. Box 308

Stanton, MI 48888

For Montcalm County 4H Fair Association Information, visit www.montcalm4-hfair.com

P.O. Box 66

Cedar Lake, MI 48812

The Montcalm County area has many AA groups and they overlap into different AA service regions. Use website above to find local meetings and contact information. 

The Monday edition of the Daily News (Greenville) publishes a listing of the week's support group meetings.

Individuals must be enrolled in the “Earn-While-You-Learn” parent education program in order to receive items (i.e. infant/toddler clothes, baby food, formula, cribs, car seats, etc.).

Earn-While-You-Learn Parent Education program is a unique program allows individuals to work on basic parenting skills, prenatal care, and financial responsibility. By participating in the program, individuals earn "Alpha Bucks" redeemable for diapers, baby food, cribs, clothing, and other necessities.

Group co-sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. Please contact Montcalm County Commission on Aging for current information using phone number provided.

P.O. Box 1011

Stanton, MI 48888

Group has speakers, parent time, and serve as support and referral for all of our parents. Call for more information.

It is for families with children under the age of 4 who need assistsance with diapers, formula, baby equipment, and clothing.

No appointment is necessary. Identification is required. 

The Baby Pantry also accepts donations of gently used clothing in sizes 0-4T and other baby items that are in good repair.

A food and clothing ministry of St. Thomas and Settlement Lutheran Churches.

Phone Numbers

Church: (616) 984-5442

Food: Dale- (616) 754-8826

Clothing: Geri- (616) 984-5563

This pantry offers basic household and personal cleaning items to those in need.  Donations of toilet paper, paper towel, laundry soap, laundry bleach, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, dish soap, disposable razors, all purpose cleaner, toilet paper, and paper towel would be greatly appreciated.

P.O. Box 72

Six Lakes, MI 48886

Call for appointment.

Carson City Area Community Food Program

P.O. Box 166

Carson City, MI 48811

Those receiving food must be residents of the Carson City -Crystal Area School District and may come once a month for food.   

At least six area churches provide food or money to purchase food from a variety of resources including Second Harvest Gleaners. Donations are always welcome. Monetary donations and non-perishable food items are accepted. 

P.O. Box 480

Stanton, MI 48888

P.O. Box 212

Stanton, MI 48888

P.O. Box 278

Stanton, MI 48888

P.O. Box 279

Sheridan, MI 48884

Regional presence. Website has meeting finder.

The Monday edition of the Daily News (Greenville) publishes a listing of support group meetings for the week.

Provided by Relief After Violent Encounter (RAVE)- Ionia/ Montcalm, Inc.  

The Monday edition of the Daily News (Greenville) publishes a listing of support group meetings for the week.

East Montcalm Baby Pantry provides clothing (up to size 6), diapers, and baby/toddler foods. Furniture is provided as available. Donations are welcomed.  

To be served, you must bring your driver's license, have a child under age 5, and live within certain geographic boundaries (in Gratiot County- you must live West of Warner Road, and in Montcalm County- you must live East of Stevenson Rd. and Wyman Rd). 

The coordinator provided her home phone number (above) because the church office is not always staffed; however, on Tuesdays you can call the church/ Pantry at (989) 268-5551. Contact the Pantry with any questions.

The EightCAP Community Services Program/Office phone number is (616) 754-2660 or toll free 1-800-221-2033 ext. 4. Call this number for this and all other community services programs such as weatherization and energy conservation, eligible tax preparation, emergency assistance, foster grandparent, Early Head Start and Head Start, and senior companion programs. 

Requests about parenting education and classes should be directed to Marnie Taylor who can be emailed at marnit@8cap.org.

Visit EightCAP's website, refer to the EightCAP Community Resource Directory online, or call to learn more about all their services and programs. 

P.O. Box 219

Bangor, MI 49013 

P.O. Box 278

Stanton, MI 48888

This program supplements the food purchasing power of low-income individuals and families.

Generally, eligibility for the Food Assistance Program (FAP) depends on the financial situation of all members of the household group.

All persons who live together and purchase and prepare food together are considered to be members of the same FAP group.

The website above has details regarding the FAP including a pre-screening tool to check your family's eligibility. 

You can get an assistance application online at the above website or from the Montcalm DHS office at the above address.

After you complete the application, you are encouraged to bring it in person to the DHS Montcalm office at the above address. A Family Independence Specialist or Eligibility Specialist at DHS will accurately determine your family's eligibility for FAP. If the application is mailed in, an interview appointment would still be likely needed after it has been reviewed.

Please feel free to call for additional information at the number above.      

Free food distribution. Canned goods, staples, and perishable foods are available to those who need them.

Simple registration is all that is required. At least one member from each family picking up food must be present.

The church is located three miles east of Stanton on Stanton Road, then one mile north on Neff Road. At the corner of Neff and Klees roads.  

P.O. Box 1021

Greenville, MI 48838

Application and requirements for furniture and household items can be obtained on our website.

P.O. Box 367

Stanton, MI 48888

Food is available on an emergency basis. Must be resident of the Greenville school district and provide two forms of identification.

At corner of Cass and Clay Streets- enter through East door. Location is wheelchair accessible. Children welcome.

Stanton office is now closed but still provide services to Eastern half of Montcalm County. MidMichigan Home Care and Hospice offers many grief and loss services. These are provided without charge and are funded in part by United way of Montcalm County.

Call the phone number above for information on any of the services listed below:

• Adult grief and loss support groups (offered periodically throughout the year);
• Children's weekend grief camp (annually first weekend in February with scholarships available);
• Annual community memorial support group (Spring);
• "Getting Through the Holidays" seminar (Fall);
• National bereavement teleconference open to lay persons which provides 3 CEU's for professionals (Spring);
• Community-based grief and loss support library and resource materials;
• Speaker's bureau on topics such as "How to Support a Grieving Child"/ "Teen"/ or "Friend";
• Mailing of an annual bereavement support calendar. 

Staff from Hospice of Michigan facilitate this support group. Contact Montcalm County Commission on Aging at (989) 831-7476 for additional information. This is open to the public. 

P.O. Box 681

Greenville, MI 48838

P.O. Box 244

Gowen, MI 49326

Every one that needs help are welcome.

They need to bring their own boxes or baskets.

The information we need is: Name, Address, Phone #., Drivers Lic. #, and proof of everyone in the house.

And also we do ask for a $2.00 donation to cover the price of food and gas to go get it.

We also have Church Services on both of those days. Please plan on joining us at one of the services.

We also have clothing and some household items.

P.O. Box 532

Howard City, MI 49329

People seeking to use the pantry are asked to always call the church office first as the church does not always have someone there. To set up an appointment, call the church number above or call Gayle at (989) 831-4462. 

The pantry only has non-perishable foods (no milk, bread, or meats)- mostly box and canned goods.

People can only use the pantry once every 35 days.

P.O. Box 350

Lakeview, MI 48850

Guidelines 

1. Must show need and identification for person, plus place of residence. 

2. We serve only those within the Lakeview Public School District boundaries.

Service

A balanced box of food and paper products if we have them as well as health and personal items.

P.O. Box 170

Lakeview, MI 48850

P.O. Box 836

Stanton, MI 48888

P.O. Box 212

Stanton, MI 48888

P.O. Box 308

Stanton, MI 48888

P.O. Box 325

Stanton, MI 48888

We set up appointments through the church office and distribute every other Wednesday.

People must live in Edmore, Blanchard, or McBride (to be served).  

P.O. Box 925

Stanton, MI 48888

Annual friendly competition food drive to benefit area food pantries. This community-oriented, resource generating event is held to supply food pantries. Donations of cash and food accepted until distribution date. Hunters- inquire about the venison donation program.  

P.O. Box 249

Howard City, MI 49329

Regional presence but website has meeting finder.

The Monday edition of the Daily News (Greenville) publishes a listing of support group meetings for the week.

Regional presence but website has meeting finder.

The Monday edition of the Daily News (Greenville) publishes a listing of support group meetings for the week.

Local presence in Sheridan. Use website above to get more information.

P.O. Box 93

Ionia, MI 48846

Use toll free phone number above as a 24-hour crisis line.

Call (616) 527-3351 for Ionia County Services and Administration. 

Call (616) 225-1995 for Montcalm County Services.

P.O. Box 212

Stanton, MI 48888

Located one mile North of Sheridan.

Contact Director Bill Wright at (989) 831-7721 or the Church Office at (989) 291-3996.

Connie Cornell- (989) 365-3612

Joan Pitts- (989) 365-3745

Local presence. Information including meeting finder on website above. 

The Monday edition of the Daily News (Greenville) publishes a listing of support group meetings for the week.   

Donations of time, toys, and financial donations are accepted. Toy Drop-Off Boxes are distributed throughout the community. You can contact United Way of Montcalm County/ Volunteer Connections at (616) 225-1082 to help. 

Open to any unemployed persons.

Church phone number is provided above. Alternate phone number is (989) 561-5270. Call to make appointment.

The expectant parent class series hyperlink is: http://www.spectrum-health.org/body.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=15®istration=true&action=detail&ref=578

The expectant parent class Saturday class link is:

http://www.spectrum-health.org/body.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=15®istration=true&action=detail&ref=571

P.O. Box 394

Ada, MI 49301

Staff from Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired facilitate this support group. Contact Montcalm County Commission on Aging for additional information at phone number above.   

P.O. Box 70

Stanton, MI 48888