October 22, 2026

Resources for those needing Food and Gift assistance during the holidays

If you know someone who may need food or gift assistance during the holidays... Food & Thanksgiving Meal Assistance as well as Toy & Christmas Gift Programs
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Food & Thanksgiving Meal Assistance. Muskegon Rescue Mission Services: Hosts annual Thanksgiving food basket distribution and free community holiday meals. Location: 1747 7th St., Muskegon, MI. Contact: (231) 727-6090 or muskegonmission.org. Mission for Area People (MAP) Services: Food pantry supplies, holiday meal pantry support, and emergency assistance. Location: 2500 Jefferson St., Muskegon Heights, MI. Contact: (231) 733-9672. Love INC of Muskegon County Services: Coordinates food pantries and holiday food box programs across partner churches in the county. Contact: (231) 777-3905. Toy & Christmas Gift Programs. The Salvation Army - Muskegon Corps (Angel Tree & Toy Shop) Services: Provides toys, clothes, and gifts for children (infants through age 16) via the Angel Tree program. Sign-ups typically run from late September through October. Location: 1221 Shonat St., Muskegon, MI. Contact: (231) 773-3284. Toys for Tots - Muskegon County Services: Coordinates local toy drives and distributions for eligible low-income families with children aged 0-12. How to Apply: Direct registration is managed online via the local Toys for Tots website (muskegon-mi.toysfortots.org) or through participating local agency referrals. Central Referral Clearinghouse: Call 2-1-1