Please use the information below to direct those who may be looking for assistance. 

Unemployment

Click here to make a claim for Unemployment due to the Coronavirus.

Food Pantries

Here is a link to look up food pantries by their Zip Code: www.feedwm.org/findfood

La Lucha Fund

La Lucha Fund is designed to provide financial resources directly to families in Kent County who are undocumented or mixed status and not eligible for unemployment, CARES Act relief, or other government support:
www.givegr.org/faqlaluchafund

Small Business Resources

This webpage is intended to help guide small businesses who are hurting through this, how to get help, and what resources are available: www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19

Alpha Grand Rapids

Will be open every day this week for our clients to pick up a bag of diapers, wipes, and formula. 
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-5pm. Tuesday Hours: 9am-8pm. Friday Hours 9am-2pm.

YMCA

YMCA will be providing Emergency Child Care Services to healthcare workers, first responders, and essential employees at this time. Please click here for more information.

Crossroads

• You can apply for needs based assistance using this form, or by emailing

If you do find yourself in an Emergency Situation, please call 211 for Kent County Assistance.