Healthy eating plays a major role in preventing and managing kidney disease. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits will be paused November 1st, and the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is here to help connect individuals and families with the resources they need to stay healthy.
Whether you’re looking for ways to make kidney-friendly meals or need help accessing affordable groceries, local programs across Michigan can provide support.
NKFM Resources:
- Kidney-friendly nutrition resources
- Finding Your Way Resource Navigation Manuals
- Planning for Emergencies
NKFM’s Resource Navigators are also available to help individuals connect with community programs, nutrition education, and other services that support long-term kidney health. To speak with a Navigator, call 800.482.1455 ext. 3257 or email navigator@nkfm.org
Community-based organization resources:
- Gleaners
- PantryNet: online hub for food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters
- Nutrition Resources: Video demos, food safety resources, Health Ways (how to use different ingredients) and more
- Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) Community Food Assistance: List of resources and tips for stretching food budgets.
- 211 Michigan: Find local food pantries and meal programs
- Lighthouse Home Mission: Warming Center: Provides food and clothes for those in need and provides referral assistance when needed.
- 34033 Palmer Rd, Westland MI 48186 | Phone: (734) 326-3885
- Food and Clothing pantry: appointments are required by phone only
- Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
- Soup Kitchen Monday-Friday: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Salvation Army Wayne Westland: Pantry provides food and basic hygiene items. We also offer fresh produce, bread, and other donated items to the public regardless of income and without an appointment. Call 734-722-3660 for more information.
- Detroit community fridges: Stop by at any time to pick up/drop off food. These fridges are in different neighborhoods in Detroit. For more info check out, visit https://westvillagedetroit.org/fridge.
- Wayne Metro: Food Support: Offers a variety of Food Support programs to individuals and families in Wayne County.
- Forgotten Harvest: Updates daily for mobile food pantries and has other information on other food pantry locations, shelters and soup kitchens
- List of food distribution: Mobile Pantry Schedule – Feeding America West Michigan
For support regarding kidney disease, transplantation, or patient services, please email patientservices@nkfm.org or call 800-482-1455 ext. 2570.