Food Movers
Monthly ​Food Distribution at ULC

Program Information

In partnership with the Greater Lansing Food Bank and University United Methodist Church our members and other volunteers gather monthly to host a food distribution for those experiencing financial hardship.  This mobile food pantry provides free, fresh and non-perishable food items, from which clients choose to take what they need.  This is a valuable opportunity to help struggling families in our community!

Distributions typically take place on the fourth Thursday of the month.  See distribution dates and details below.  

Volunteer

Volunteers are needed onsite from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. but any assistance is appreciated, such as set-up or delivering food to homebound clients.  For more information on how you (including students) can participate in this important ministry, please contact Bryan Rahe (bryanrahe@comcast.net).

Upcoming Distribution Dates

December 15
January 26
February 23
March 23
​April 27
May 25
June 22
July 27
August 24
​​September 28
October 26 (the 3rd Thursday of the month)
November 16
December 21

Distribution Information For our Clients
​Download a copy of the 2023 flyer here.

General Information

  • This distribution is intended for people who have a need for food.
  • In response to the Covid 19 pandemic, this food distribution is now a mobile drive thru operation.
  • Please stay in your vehicle at all times.
  • Volunteers will place food into your vehicle.
  • Walkers and bicyclists are welcome(Please do not get in the lines with vehicles. Go directly to the food islands to be registered and receive food).
  • There are no bathrooms available.
  • If you are ill or have been exposed to Covid 19, please stay home and have someone else bring your name and address.
  • In fairness, only 3 families are allowed per vehicle.
  • Please enter via our North driveway(next to the Islamic Center) and proceed to the back of the parking lot or as directed.
  • If you have a valid medical reason that makes a long wait a burden please speak with a volunteer. Long waits are likely.
  • This distribution is run by volunteers and we are actively working to shorten your time spent in line. 
  • Please do not line up prior to 2:30PM. 

If You Are Homebound

  • ​If you are homebound and need food delivered on one of the distribution dates, please email Clarke Anderson or call the church office at 517-332-2559 to request a delivery.
  • ​We have limited delivery capacity. Please call early in the month and no later than the Monday before a food distribution date.

Schedule
2:30 PM
  • Registration begins(Registration is done at each distribution and each family should register separately.) There is an option of registering yourself on your own cell phone. If you register using your own cell phone, show the screen saying completed with the time and date to a volunteer.
3:30PM
  • The food distribution begins if food has arrived. Open your trunk or rear of the vehicle before the food islands.
5:00PM
  • Distribution ends unless we run out of food earlier.

Requirements to Receive Food

  • During the pandemic anyone needing food will be served. This includes people suffering financial hardship, and/or job loss, as well as seniors on fixed incomes.
  • A household may receive only one allotment of food. Everyone with the same address is considered a single household.
  • Only 3 households per vehicle are allowed in fairness to others