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The Community Food Club is open to any Kent County household at or below 200% federal poverty.
Verification of Address:
To open an account, we ask the head of household to provide proof of address in Kent County. Anything with your name and address printed on it will work for us, a piece a mail, bill, ID, anything! We will get you signed up and shopping the same day if you can provide something with your address.
For all adults, you must provide a document with the correct name and current address.
For minors, we accept birth certificate, MiChild card, Social Security card, school letter, medical insurance card, legal custody paperwork, etc.
Income Information:
We do not keep any documents, showing something to staff on your phone/electronically is great!
Here are some examples of proof of income:
- Disability/Social Security or Other Benefits Statement
- Income Tax Return (Federal and Michigan Return)
- Paycheck Stub
- Unemployment Statement
- Bank account Statement
Please refer to the chart at the below on our sliding fee scale.
Yes! The Food Club is wheelchair accessible with accessible single stall bathrooms. There are no steps on site and doors are automatic.
We accept Cash, Card and Apple Pay (Tap Capabilities)
Do I Qualify?
Household Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8+
$11
Below $7,529
Below $10,219
Below $12,909
Below $15,999
Below $18,289
Below $20,979
Below $23,669
Below $25,359
$13
$7,530 and $15,060
$10,220 and $20,440
$12,910 and $25,820
$15,600 and $31,200
$18,290 and $36,580
$20,980 and $41,960
$23,670 and $47,340
$26,360 and $52,720
$15
$15,061 and $30,120
$20,441 and $40,880
$25,821 and $51,640
$31,201 and $62,400
$36,581 and $73,160
$41,961 and $83,920
$47,341 and $94,680
$52,721 and $105,440
Sign-up at the Food Club
Anyone can sign up to be a member, no referrals or appointments needed! Stop by anytime during our open hours and fill out a one-page application with our staff, Spanish and English speakers are always available.
Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm, Saturday: 10am-2pm, Sunday: Closed
Shop!
Members receive points to shop monthly based solely on household size.
Points per membership based on household size:
1
2
3
4
5
6 – 7
8+
60 points
90 points
100 points
120 points
130 points
150 points
170 points
Value of your Food Club membership
Food Club members report they are able to shop for about a week and a half worth of groceries and save about $150 per month by shopping at the Food Club!
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Members gain access to free nutrition and health education classes and special membership events.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Food Club is wheelchair accessible. All members may list up to three people who can shop on their behalf.