Manna Pantry
Emergency and supplemental food assistance. Call or check current instructions before visiting; service days and documentation can change.
Current pantry information ↗Family Support
You do not have to figure everything out at once. Choose the kind of help you need and start with one trusted local contact.
Immediate danger: call 911Mental-health crisis: call/text 988Not sure where to start? Michigan 211 ↗
Food & meals
Project Starburst
Local food distribution and support. Verify current hours, service area and pickup process.
Project Starburst ↗Angels of Action
Works to address childhood hunger through school/community food programs. Program access may run through participating schools.
Programs and contact ↗Food Assistance Program & WIC
Apply for SNAP/FAP through MI Bridges. Pregnant people and families with young children can also check WIC eligibility.
MI Bridges ↗ · Michigan WIC ↗Housing, utilities & essentials
Mid Michigan Community Action
May offer or coordinate help with housing stability, energy, weatherization, early childhood and other basic needs. Eligibility varies.
Programs and service area ↗Michigan DHHS / MI Bridges
Apply for food, health coverage, child-care assistance and emergency relief. Online applications can be paired with local-office support.
Apply through MI Bridges ↗Call 211 for the current local provider
Diaper closets and material-assistance schedules can change quickly. Ask 211 for the nearest active program and what identification to bring.
Search Michigan 211 ↗Angels of Action Give Shop
Free coats, shoes, boots and everyday clothing for preschool through high school. Private shopping is available by appointment.
Give Shop details and appointments ↗Morley Community Center Closet
Free clothing and shoes for people in need. Contact the center at 231-660-1555 before visiting.
Community Center information ↗Morley Stanwood Emergency Clothes Closet
Emergency and seasonal clothing for enrolled elementary students. Contact the school office or social worker for help.
School contacts ↗God’s Helping Hands
Community assistance, clothing and household essentials. Call 989-967-8581 for current availability and hours.
Current updates ↗Coordinated entry and shelter referral
Call 211 for current Mecosta County shelter, motel, prevention and coordinated-entry options. If fleeing violence, contact WISE directly.
Call 211Physical & mental health
District Health Department No. 10
Local public-health services may include immunizations, WIC, reproductive health, hearing/vision and community programs.
Services and Mecosta office ↗Family Health Care
Community health services with locations and programs in the region. Confirm insurance, sliding-fee options and appointment availability.
Find care ↗Community Mental Health for Central Michigan
Assessment and behavioral-health services for eligible residents, including children and families. Crisis support is available through official channels.
Services and access ↗988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate emotional-crisis support. Call 911 for imminent physical danger.
988 information ↗Safety, violence & legal help
WISE
Support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and related abuse. Use a safer device if someone monitors your internet activity.
WISE services ↗Legal Services of Northern Michigan
Free civil legal help may be available based on issue, income and service area.
Eligibility and intake ↗Children, development & parenting
Early On through MOISD
Families concerned about development can request information or evaluation; no diagnosis is required to make the first call.
Early-childhood services ↗Great Start Collaborative
Connects families with early-childhood resources, developmental information and local programs.
MOISD early childhood ↗MOISD Education Center and transition programs
Regional programs support eligible students and families in partnership with resident districts.
View MOISD programs →Great Start to Quality
Search care and preschool options, then verify licensing and quality information.
Childcare guide →