GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — During the season of giving, West Michigan is coming together with drives for coats, shoes, food and more to help our neighbors out.
Below is a list of donation drives in the area:
FOOD DRIVES
OTTAWA COUNTY
Allendale: Stuff a Firetruck | Dec. 13-14 | Non-perishable food and toiletries | Drop off at Engine House No. 5 Museum, 11485 Valley View Ave., Allendale | Details
Grand Haven: Cranksgiving 2024 Grand Haven bike ride, food drive | Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. | Non-perishable items | Bring to event at Loose Spokes Bicycle Sales & Service at 14394 168th Ave., Grand Haven | Details
Holland: Mel Trotter Turkey Drop | Gateway Mission Men’s Center, 166 S. River Ave. | Nov. 20 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Frozen turkeys | Details
Holland: Cranksgiving 2024 Holland bike ride, food drive | Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. | Non-perishable items | Bring to event at Velo City Cycles at 326 River Ave., Holland | Details
Jenison: Mel Trotter Turkey Drop | Mel Trotter Ministries Thrift Store, 7500 Cottonwood Dr., Jenison | Nov. 20 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Frozen turkeys | Details
Zeeland: Cranksgiving 2024 Zeeland bike ride, food drive | Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. | Non-perishable items | Bring to event at Main Street Bicycle Company at 201 E Main Ave., Zeeland | Details
Zeeland: Cram the Cruisers Food Drive by Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, Zeeland Police Department | Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Drop off at Zeeland Family Fare at 9479 E Riley St., Zeeland | Details
KALAMAZOO COUNTY
Portage: Portage Department of Public Safety Food Drive | Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Sam’s Club at 7021 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage | Details (PDF)
KENT COUNTY
Grand Rapids: St. Isidore’s Benevolent Aid Society Food Drive | until Dec. 31 | Drop off at Diamond Hall, 439 Diamond Ave. NE, Grand Rapids | Details
Grand Rapids: Mel Trotter Turkey Drop | Nov. 20 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Frozen turkeys | Details
- Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North & IMAX, 2121 Celebration Dr. NE Suite 600, Grand Rapids
- Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids South, 1506 Eastport Dr., Grand Rapids
- Mel Trotter Ministries Downtown Location, 225 Commerce Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids: Covenant House Thanksgiving Meal Drive | Online | Monetary gifts matched through Nov. 30.
Wyoming: American Legion Roger B. Chaffee Unit 154 Auxiliary Holiday Food Drive | until Dec. 13 | Canned goods and non-perishable items | Drop off at 2327 Byron Center Ave. SW, Wyoming | Details
ALLEGAN COUNTY
Otsego: Sprout Early Care & Preschool for Plainwell Christian Neighbors | until Nov. 22 | Drop off at 909 Dix St., Otsego | Details
CALHOUN COUNTY
Marshall: Michigan State Police Marshall Post | until Nov. 25 | Drop-offs at Marshall Regional Law Enforcement Center and Branch & St. Joseph County MSP Detachments | Details
MONTCALM COUNTY
Greenville: Greenville Thanksgiving Food Drive | until Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Non-perishable items | Drop-offs at Greenville Area Community Foundation, Greenville High School or St. Charles Borromeo School | Details
MUSKEGON COUNTY
Muskegon: Mel Trotter Turkey Drop | Muskegon Rescue Mission Men’s Shelter, 400 W. Laketon Ave., Muskegon | Nov. 20 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Frozen turkeys | Details
Norton Shores: Discount Tire, Mission for Area People | until Nov. 23, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Non-perishable food | Drop off at Discount Tire, 647 W. Norton Ave., Norton Shores | Details
COAT DRIVES
Allendale: Grand Valley Dentistry | until Nov. 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | New or gently-used coats, gloves, hats and scarves | Drop off at 5916 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale | Details
South Kent Chamber for Wyoming Public Schools | until Dec. 6 | Gently-used coats and cold weather gear | Details | Drop-offs at events or the following locations:
- South Kent Chamber office
- Rivertown Credit Union 211 36th St. SW, Wyoming
- LMCU Credit Union 2636 44th St., Wyoming
- LMCU Credit Union 3870 Division Ave. S, Grand Rapids
- The BLVD at Wilson Crossings 6219 Baneberry Ave. SW, Wyoming
- Celebration Cinema, 3728 Rivertown Parkway SW, Grandville
Marshall: Michigan State Police Marshall Post | until Dec. 28 | Gently-used coats of all sizes and blankets | Drop-offs at Marshall Regional Law Enforcement Center and Branch & St. Joseph County MSP Detachments | Details
HYGIENE DRIVES
Kentwood: Pure Skin Body Studios and River City Scholars Charter Academy | Nov. 13 to Dec. 19 | Feminine products (pads, tampons, etc.), lotions, deodorant, body wash, wipes, socks, hats, gloves | Drop offs at Pure Skin Body Studios, 1716 44th St. SE, Kentwood | Details
You can send information about your donation drive to ReportIt@woodtv.com. Be sure to include a link to the event’s webpage or social media page.