Supplemental Food Program
Sustaining Food Pickups
If you’re a senior who struggles to keep your kitchen stocked with essentials, you’re not alone. Our supplemental food program can help by providing a boost of nutritious groceries once a month – and uplifting your sense of security. We work in partnership with other community organizations to value every senior at every Milestone.
Do I Qualify?
Contact us before the first of the month to register for services.
How it Works
- Income-eligible seniors living in Kalamazoo County receive groceries once a month.
- Food distributions happen on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army on South Burdick in Kalamazoo.
- Do you live in senior housing? Food pickup may be available where you live. (Onsite distribution venues for residents include Golden Tree, Spring Valley Crossings, and Portage Pines.)
- Are you unable to attend the distribution? No problem. Simply designate a proxy to pick up your distribution.
Current COVID-19 Protocols
We are still operating with slight modifications to our service.
- Distributions are being held in the parking lots, rather than inside, of standard locations.
- Staff will verify your information and then load the box into the vehicle for you, OR hand the box to you outside.
- Staff will sign for you.
- If you are concerned about leaving home, we encourage you to use a proxy.
Made Possible by Partnership
The Supplemental Food Program is run collectively by Milestone, Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes, the Salvation Army, and Area Agency on Aging Region 3A.
- Milestone maintains all client records of registration and services, and assists clients with setting up the program.
- Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes provides food and volunteers to assist during distribution.
- The Salvation Army hosts the distribution at their site.
- Area Agency on Aging assists with program signup.
