South Michigan Food Bank (St. Joseph County Service Area)

Food Assistance in Michigan. Regional food bank in the Michigan TEFAP food bank network responsible for St. Joseph County. The food bank is based in Battle Creek and serves 8 counties — this is the office to call for St. Joseph County, not a St. Joseph location. Staff can tell you which food pantry near you is open, its hours, and what to bring.

Phone: (269) 964-3663

Website: https://smfoodbank.org

Good to know: Phone verified from smfoodbank.org on 2026-10-07, which prints the Battle Creek address and (269) 964-3663 in its site footer and names these eight counties in its own masthead — "Serving Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee & St. Joseph counties" — matching the state TEFAP table exactly. County assignment per the Michigan Department of Education page "Where can I get TEF

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Frequently asked questions about South Michigan Food Bank (St. Joseph County Service Area)

How do I contact South Michigan Food Bank (St. Joseph County Service Area)?

You can call South Michigan Food Bank (St. Joseph County Service Area) at (269) 964-3663 in Michigan. Their website is https://smfoodbank.org.

What services does South Michigan Food Bank (St. Joseph County Service Area) offer?

Regional food bank in the Michigan TEFAP food bank network responsible for St. Joseph County. The food bank is based in Battle Creek and serves 8 counties — this is the office to call for St. Joseph County, not a St. Joseph location. Staff can tell you which food pantry near you is open, its hours, and what to bring.

Are services at South Michigan Food Bank (St. Joseph County Service Area) free or low-cost?

Many community food assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call South Michigan Food Bank (St. Joseph County Service Area) at (269) 964-3663 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does South Michigan Food Bank (St. Joseph County Service Area) offer services in other languages?

Call South Michigan Food Bank (St. Joseph County Service Area) at (269) 964-3663 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.