Wyoming Local Assistance Programs

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

Legal aid

Legal Aid of Western Michigan provides free legal advice and representation in civil cases to people with low incomes and seniors in Kent County and nearby counties. Its Grand Rapids office covers Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo and Osceola counties. Areas include housing, family matters, consumer cases and public benefits.¹

The Legal Assistance Center is a nonprofit legal self-help center on the fifth floor of the Kent County Courthouse. It offers legal information, forms, guidance and referrals for family, housing, debt, guardianship and basic probate matters. It does not give legal advice or provide representation.²

Food

Family Network of Wyoming runs a client-choice food pantry for families in the greater Wyoming area, including Grandville and Jenison. It also lends durable medical equipment to neighbors in need.³

United Church Outreach Ministry runs a client-choice food pantry in southwest Kent County, serving Grandville, most of Wyoming and part of southwest Grand Rapids. The pantry is by appointment only; call ahead to schedule a visit. Feeding America West Michigan lists Thursday hours as noon to 6:00 PM, while the Kent County pantry network sheet lists 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.⁴

Social services

The Wyoming Housing Commission administers about 1,150 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing apartments in Wyoming for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities. Call to ask about waiting list status and eligibility.⁵

The Salvation Army in Kent County offers emergency financial assistance, casework services, clinics, emergency shelter, transitional housing and a food pantry.⁶