Message To Our Valued Agency Partners
Summer Update ~ As we enter our Michigan growing season, we are excited to continue our partnership with our local farmers: Swift Farms, JoLo Farms and Of the Land. A large thank you to our farmers, and you, together we can ensure nutritious, fresh, and delicious options are provided to our neighbors and communities!
Quarter 1 Update ~ With 2025 we have seen a lot of changes, and we know there are a lot of questions and concerns. We will keep you updated as we gain information on any and all Federal programming changes. Recently $4.3 million dollars of product was removed from distribution in Michigan, an estimated 2.5 million pounds of food. 400,000 pounds have been cancelled for South Michigan Food Bank, scheduled to arrive from April – October, that is estimated at approximately 3.5% of our overall distribution.
While we are holding steady for now, we are being mindful and remain diligent with our resources, continuing to distribute at capacity levels.
We know these challenging times affect everyone, please know we are standing tall together and appreciate you, and all the hard work you do every day!
Food Inventory Suggestions
Is your agency seeing needs for other food products, culturally appropriate items, or would you like to supplement your shelves with different products? Fill out the form at the link below to let us know what you would like to see added to our inventory!
Complete the FormRecalls
Find all of the information on recalled food items you could see at your distribution.
View RecallsCancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your Fresh Food Distribution due to inclement weather, please notify Brittney, our COO at brittney@smfoodbank.org by 2pm the day before your distribution. Thank you.
Primarius Online Ordering
Agency Shopping List
Keep your pantry stocked, see what’s available, shop for food, and place orders for your agency.
To create your online shopping list, log in using the link below.
Online Ordering LoginServSafe Training
Earn your ServSafe certification to ensure your agency falls within food safety guidelines.
ServSafe LoginFood Safety: Shelf Life
Many national manufacturers put limits on how far past the Best By Date food is good for. Utilize these resources to make determinations. Keep in mind that in most cases there is not a food safety issue with distributing past the Best By Date.
Food Keeper Still TastyBrand Toolkit
If you would like to use our branding on flyers, social media posts, or elsewhere to promote your distributions, please download this folder and choose from our logos!
When you use our logos, please do not tilt them or change the text or color, thank you!
Download TookitMilk Purchase Program
Current Milk Prices
Ordering Process
Determine amount of gallons, type of milk (Whole, 2% or Skim), & frequency of pick up that will work best for your agency.
Call the Food Bank at (269) 964-3663, ask for Ann or Michelle to place the milk order for your agency. Orders are due by 5pm Wednesday for the following Wednesday.
For Programs & CSFP details connect with Jamie at 269 964 3663 extension 408
Forms
Printable Resources
Free printable resources for agency pantries.
Ways to use common pantry items
Ideas for using several pantry staples!
Cooking Matters Handouts
A great resource for food and cooking basics. Use just one page, or use them all!
Food Resources
If your pantry offers canned, fresh, or frozen produce products, these resources are for you! Cut out the items that your pantry offers.
USDA MyPlate Resources – print and web resources for pantries
2025
Tailgate Schedule
RC Plastics
4790 Hudson Rd, Osseo, MI 49266
Distribution at 9:30am
1st Thursday of the month
- January 7
- February 6
- March 6
- April 3
- May 1
- June 5
- July 3
- August 7
- September 4
- October 2
- November 6
- December 4
Sercombe Trucking
3001 Shirley Drive Jackson, MI 49201
Distribution at 9:30am
3rd Thursday of the month
- January 16
- February 20
- March 20
- April 17
- May 15
- June 19
- July 17
- August 21
- September 18
- October 16
- November 20
- December 18
5th Thursdays, as scheduled
- January 30
- May 29
- July 31
- October 30
Raisin Township Public Safety Office
5525 Occidental Hwy, Tecumseh, MI 49286
Distribution at 9:30am
2nd Thursday of the month
- January 9
- February 13
- March 13
- April 10
- May 8
- June 12
- July 10
- August 14
- September 11
- October 9
- November 13
- December 11
Phoenix Proto
688 East Main, Centreville, MI 49032
Distribution at 9:30am
4th Thursday of the month
- January 23
- February 27
- March 27
- April 24
- May 22
- June 26
- July 24
- August 28
- September 25
- October 23
Additional Tuesdays
- November 25
- December 16
2025 Holidays
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- April 18 – Good Friday
- May 26 – Memorial Day
- July 4 – Independence Day
- September 1 – Labor Day
- November 27-28 – Thanksgiving
- December 22-31 – Year-end Inventory & Holiday
