Feed the Hungry

Change a life!

About Us
The Gathering Harvest Food Pantry is a God-centered, non-profit 501c3, fully volunteer based organization, working with other non-profits and local businesses to fulfill our passion to nourish the mind, body and soul of our neighbors. This ongoing work is accomplished through the many avenues of God’s provision.
We currently serve over 250 families every month.

Food Stand Tuesday

Enjoy a variety of free fruits, vegetables and breads at our park and shop produce stand. Come join us Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at. 2528 East Main, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

1st Friday of the Month Food Distibution

Join us at 2528 East Main, Kalamazoo, MI 49048, starting at 3 p.m. on the 1st Friday of every month. This is a community event where we offer a drive-up, produce free food distribution to those in need. Prayer is also available for those that are interested.

3rd Saturday of the Month Food Distribution

The 3rd Saturday Food Distribution is also a drive-up, free food assistance program but on the 3rd Saturday of every month, starting at 11 a.m. We also offer prayer for those that are interested. 2528 East Main, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

EventTypeDateTime
Produce StandStop N ShopTuesday Nov. 26th9 am
Produce StandStop N ShopTuesday Dec. 3rd9 am
Fresh Food Dist.Drive ThruFriday Dec. 6th3 pm
Produce StandStop N ShopTuesday Dec. 10th9 am
Produce StandStop N ShopTuesday Dec. 17th9 am
NO EVENTNO EVENTTuesday Dec. 24thNO EVENT
Gathering Harvest Food Dist.
Drive ThruSaturday Dec. 21st11 am

Pantry Periodical October

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Pantry Periodical November

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Pantry Periodical December

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The Gathering Harvest Food Pantry 2025 Calendar

Download the 2025 pantry calendar here.

SMFB Unload

South Michigan Food Bank (SMFB) Volunteering for this event will include unloading a truck or van and transporting it to the pantry for put away. Typical time commitment is approximately 1 hr. Needed the 2nd Monday @ 4pm of every month.

HFC Unload

Hungry for Christ (HFC) Volunteering for this event will include unloading a truck or van and transporting it to the pantry for put away. Typical time commitment is approximately 1 hr. Needed the 3rd Monday @ 3pm of every month.

Gospel Mission Gleaning

Volunteering for this event will include a trip to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission where food made available will be picked up and brought back to the pantry and put away. Typical time commitment is approximately 2 hr. Needed every other Tuesday @ 10am. Put away usually starts around 11am.

12 Baskets Gleaning

Volunteering for this event will include a trip to the 12 Baskets Food Pantry in Portage, MI where food made available will be picked up and brought back to the pantry and put away. Typical time commitment is approximately 1 hr. per visit, with visits occurring every Tuesday @ 8 am and 3rd Fridays @ 5:30pm

White Pigeon Potato Farm

Volunteering for this event will include a trip to a potato farm in White Pigeon, MI. and loading up a van with milk crates of potatoes that will be brought back to the pantry. Typical time commitment is approximately 3 hr. Needed every 3rd Thursday @ 10am. Put away usually starts around 1pm.

3rd Saturday Food Distribution

Volunteering for this event will include working with a team of other volunteers and the general public who are receiving the food from the pantry. Typical time commit of about 3.5 hrs. Needed the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9am-12:30pm

Please select any of the volunteer interests you have but also use the message box to let us know the dates you are available, along with any other pertinent information. See descriptions of the various volunteer opportunities above. Thank you!
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Feed the hungry, change a life!

The Gathering Harvest Food Pantry is a completely volunteer run organization, with no paid employees. All donations go directly to the purchase, storage and distribution of food. We are very thankful for any and all who help support the efforts of the pantry. We are currently unable to take donations directly from the website but will gladly except your donation made out to The Gathering Harvest Food Pantry. Please mail your check to:

The Gathering Harvest Food Pantry

2528 East Main Street

Kalamazoo, MI 49048

  • 2528 East Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI, USA