The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) – Distribute Food Boxes – Michigan Volunteers

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Kent County Community Action

Economic Opportunity: Poverty Older Adult Services: Food Health and Safety: Food Insecurity/Hunger Veterans and Military Families

121 Martin Luther King Junior Street Southeast Suite 110, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Phone 616-632-7950

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Our mission	We strive to assist Kent County individuals, families, and communities to achieve lasting economic security and move out of poverty. Developing Community Expanding Opportunity Improving lives

Opportunities	The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) - Distribute Food Boxes The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of people with low income by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. Volunteers are needed to help set up/clean up for the event, collect and record client information, direct traffic, and load food boxes and items into cars. These events take place outside so volunteers should plan accordingly based on forecasted weather. Volunteer roles may include significant interaction with the public. Complete registration by clicking here Location: KCCA Office – 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 – Outside Parking Lot Shifts: 8:30 am – 10:00 am, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Next Distribution KCCA TEFAP Distribution – Oct 9th, 2025 Ongoing, Recurring Children, Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families In Person, Physical, Outdoor On-site Weekdays Learn More Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Pack Senior Food Boxes This opportunity consists of packing nutritionally balanced monthly food boxes for The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (PDF). CSFP provides nutrient-rich foods to older adults with low-income. Each box is packed based on the MyPlate nutritional guide. Items are packed using an assembly line format in a warehouse setting. Packing boxes involves standing at a station, unpackaging items from a pallet, lifting items from a pallet, and putting the assigned items in the food box. These events typically run for 4 hours with a break half-way through. Depending on speed and number of volunteers the event may end early. The goal is to pack about 360 boxes of food. 6-8 volunteers are needed for each packing day so this could be a great team building opportunity for a group or a way to meet new people and help your community without direct contact with the public Complete registration by clicking here Location: KCCA Warehouse – 5899 Comstock Park Dr NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321 – Inside Shifts: 8:00 am – 10:00 am, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Next Packing Event: Oct 1st, 2025 Oct 3rd, 2025 Oct 6th, 2025 Nov 4th, 2025 Nov 7th, 2025 Nov 14th, 2025 Dec 2nd, 2025 Dec 5th, 2025 Dec 12th, 2025 Monthly Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families In Person, Physical, Indoor On-site Weekdays Learn More Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Distribute Senior Food Boxes These one-day distributions include providing eligible households with a nutritionally balanced food box through The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (PDF). Volunteers are needed to help set-up/clean-up event, collect and record client information, direct traffic, and load food boxes into cars. These events take place outside so volunteers should plan accordingly based on forecasted weather. Volunteer roles may include significant interaction with the public. Complete registration by clicking here Location: KCCA Office – 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 – Outside Parking Lot Shifts: 8:30 am – 10:00 am, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Next Distributions: October 17th, 2025 Nov 21st , 2025 Dec 19th, 2025 Monthly, Recurring Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families In Person, Outdoor On-site Weekdays Learn More The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) - Pack Food Boxes The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of people with low income by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost. This volunteer opportunity consists of packaging items into boxes using an assembly line format. Roles include constructing cardboard boxes, loading boxes with food items, moving boxes onto skids, and clean up. Shifts are normally 2 hours a piece. Depending on our speed and number of volunteers we may end early. This is a great opportunity to serve our community without direct contact with the public. Complete registration by clicking here Location: KCCA Warehouse – 5899 Comstock Park Dr NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321 Shifts: 8:00 am – 10:00 am, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Dates: TEFAP Packing – Sept 23rd TEFAP Packing – Sept 24th TEFAP Packing – Dec 29th TEFAP Packing – Dec 30th Ongoing Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families In Person, Physical, Indoor On-site Weekdays Learn More Food Packing and Distribution We have several opportunities for volunteers to participate in food packing and distribution for eligible households and low income elderly. One-time, Occasional Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10), Corporate Teams, Families Food Packing None, On-site Weekdays, Weekends

How you help	Volunteers help provide food and nutrition to eligible households and low income elderly adults.

About us	The Community Action Department is Kent County’s hub for community development and housing programs. We invest in public services and infrastructure using federal, state, and local grants to revitalize neighborhoods and support low- to moderate-income households. Beyond funding projects, we tackle urgent needs like food insecurity, utility assistance, affordable housing, and transportation. Our team also works to keep homes safe and energy-efficient through weatherization, lead hazard control, and home rehabilitation programs. We’re committed to strengthening communities by supporting workforce and contractor development, ensuring long-term growth.