Services

Page last updated 2/12/2011

For information on any of these services please call FNOW @ (616) 885-9919

Client Choice Pantry

  • Monday and Wednesday, 2:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Extended hours for the working.  Call ahead to arrange service.
  • No pay-stubs required.
  • Serving walk-in clients in the Wyoming, Grandville, and Kentwood area.

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Special Diet Pantry

  • Specific foods for individuals with chronic illnesses, food allergies and other dietary needs.
    • Gluten and Allergy Free
    • Diabetic Diet
    • Other special diets
  • Serving the entire Grand Rapids Metro area.

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Mobile Food Truck Pantry

Second Harvest Gleaners brings perishable food and other items to these locals for those in need of food.

  • Line forms 1 hour before start time.
  • 1st Thursday of each month starting at 6:00pm.  Located at Wesley Park UMC 1150 32nd Street SW Wyoming, Michigan 49509 Phone 534-4411 Wesley Park.org
  • 2nd Thursday of each month starting at 6:00pm.  Located at Beverly Reformed Church 2141 Porter SW Wyoming Michigan 49519  Phone 532-2871 Beverly reformed church.org
  • 4th or last Thursday of each month starting at 5:00pm.  Calvary CRC 3500 Byron Center SW Wyoming,  Michigan 49519 Phone 534-0934 Calvary CRC.org

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NOW Program (Nutrition Options on Wellness)

  • This program is done in partnership with Spectrum Health's Healthier Communities.  Qualifying individuals who are diagnosed with a chronic illness are given a food prescription for food items specifically for their new diet.
  • For more information, please call (616) 391-3990 or (616) 391-6144.

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Learning Opportunities

Classes are done through partnerships with local agencies such as Michigan State University Extension of Kent county and Spectrum Health's Healthier Communities.

  • Health and Nutrition
  • Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Food Preservation
  • Computer Basics
  • Money Management

Please Contact FNOW for times and dates of classes or visit our 'Classes' page.

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G.R.O.W. (Gardening Residents of Wyoming)

Providing resources and technical support for community gardens and educational programs in the greater Wyoming area.

  • Consulting team available
  • Material support
  • Equipment lending library
  • Reference Library on several gardening subjects

Please see our 'G.R.O.W.' page.

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The Christmas Store

An alternative way for parents and children to obtain gifts for their family members in an affordable way.

  • Available to qualified individuals
  • Enrollment period is from September through mid October

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Medical Equipment Lending Library

Equipment is loaned to individuals of all income levels in the Grand Rapids Metro area at no charge. Got unused medical equipment?  Donate it to FNOW.

  • Crutches, walkers, and canes
  • Wheelchairs
  • Bathroom aids
  • Shower/bathtub seats
  • And many other items

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Public Services

  • Free faxing and copying services available to those seeking employment.
  • Help with applying for government assistance for food, housing, medical, and utilities.
  • Job postings

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