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Kalamazoo Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Kalamazoo, Michigan that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Michigan page.

Legal Aid of Western Michigan, Kalamazoo OfficeFree civil legal help
Websitelawestmi.org
Phone269-344-8113
Address141 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 400, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Legal Aid of Western Michigan provides free legal help to people who live in or near poverty and to seniors, in civil cases that include housing, family law, public benefits and consumer matters. Its Kalamazoo office covers Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. Call to apply for services, or apply online.1

Food

Kalamazoo Loaves & FishesFood bank and pantry network
Websitekzoolf.org
Phone269-343-3663
Address901 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
HoursMonday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Need Food Line, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes is the largest provider of supplemental food in Kalamazoo County. Its Grocery Pantry Program serves anyone in Kalamazoo County, with food by appointment or delivery. Contact the Need Food Line to schedule an appointment. No proof of income or ID is required.2

Kalamazoo Gospel MinistriesMeals and shelter
Websitekzoogospel.org
Phone269-345-2974
Address448 N. Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
HoursMeals served daily; call for meal times

Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries provides shelter, meals and recovery programs. Meals, shelter and recovery are available to anyone in need, with no prerequisites listed on its site.3

Social services

Ministry with CommunityDaytime shelter and resource center
Websiteministrywithcommunity.org
Phone269-343-6073
Address440 North Church St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
HoursDaily, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ministry with Community is a daytime shelter and resource center, open 365 days a year. It offers meals, showers, laundry, mail service and access to phones, free of charge. Breakfast is served 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily.4

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid of Western Michigan, Kalamazoo. Address, phone and hours from that page. ↩

  2. Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, Contact Us and Grocery Pantry Program. Address and office hours from the Contact Us page; Need Food Line number and hours from the Grocery Pantry Program page. ↩

  3. Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, Home page. Address and phone from that page. ↩

  4. Ministry with Community, Drop-in Services. Address, hours and meal times from that page. Some local resource lists show 500 North Edwards Street for this organization. ↩

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  5. Southfield Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  6. Sterling Heights Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  7. Troy Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
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  9. Westland Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  10. Wyoming Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.

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