Green Apple Pantry

6 Central West Region
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4307 Kalamazoo Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
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Our mission

To provide healthy food options by feeding our neighbors today while empowering them for tomorrow.

Opportunities

The Pantry Intake Agents

Volunteers enter neighbor information into the countywide database, recording services provided and acting as first point of contact as people come to The Pantry.

  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays

Personal Shoppers

Volunteers assist clients in selecting items while shopping in The Pantry using recommended dietary suggestions and based upon family size.

  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays

Senior USDA Distribution

Volunteers help check-in neighbors and verify paperwork before distributing monthly USDA goods.

  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays

Stockers

Volunteers sort and stock shelving so the Neighbor’s Choice Pantry is always full and has a variety of items available.

  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays

Administrative Assistance

Basic computer work – data entry, writing thank you letters, using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays

Holiday Baskets

Volunteers sign up individuals for a Holiday Grocery Basket and / or Toys for Tots.

  • One-time, Occasional
  • Teens, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Families
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Drivers

Volunteers drive either the box truck or van to pick up food goods from a variety of manufacturers, agencies and churches; drivers are needed 7 days a week.

  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays

Committee Members

Volunteers spend time with other individuals to discuss, plan and execute certain plans and events.

  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings
About us

At The Green Apple Pantry we seek to improve the lives of our community, by providing nourishment to our neighbors in need, supplying them with healthy food and personal items; as well as tools of empowerment. We’ll serve anyone in need during regular Pantry hours, regardless of your financial situation or geographic area the first time. Our usual visitors will be residents of southeast Kent County with incomes lower than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.