Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Harbor Transit is proud to announce a new community-focused initiative offering free rides to and from food pantries within its service area. As the holiday season
approaches—a time when many families experience increased financial pressure—Harbor Transit aims to remove transportation barriers and help ensure that every resident has access
to essential food resources.
Beginning immediately, and continuing through December 31, 2025, riders can schedule no cost trips to any food pantry within Harbor Transit’s service area by scheduling a ride through
the Lakeshore Go mobile app, or by calling Harbor Transit’s dispatch center. The initiative is open to all community members, with no eligibility requirements beyond traveling to or from a
food pantry.
“We know the holidays can be an especially challenging time for many in our community,” said Scott Borg, Executive Director. “By providing free, reliable transportation to local food pantries, we hope to ease some of that burden and support the well-being of our neighbors.”
In addition to offering free transportation, Harbor Transit is hosting a Cans-n-Coats drive at its facility at 440 N Ferry Street in Grand Haven, through November 21, 2025. Community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items, as well as new or gently used winter essentials such as coats, hats, gloves, and blankets, which can be brought to the Harbor Transit lobby during business hours. All collected items will be distributed to local food pantries and partner organizations to support residents facing both food insecurity and the challenges of colder weather.
By aligning with ongoing initiatives, Harbor Transit hopes to expand the impact of community support systems and ensure a united approach to addressing food insecurity.
Annelise Walker with Harbor Transit:
For more information or to schedule a free ride to a food pantry, residents are encouraged to call Harbor Transit at 616-842-3200 or visit www.harbortransit.org.
Food Pantries, and Hours of Operation, within Harbor Transit’s Service Area:
Mondays:
1. All Shores Community Church 9AM-Noon, 15550 Cleveland, Spring Lake
2. Ferrysburg Community Church 9:30AM-Noon, 17785 Mohawk Dr, Ferrysburg
Tuesdays:
1. St Patrick’s Catholic Church 10AM-4PM, 920 Fulton, Grand Haven
2. 1st Reformed Church 5PM-8PM, 300 Washington Ave, Grand Haven
Thursdays:
1. St Mary’s Catholic Church 9:30AM-4:30PM, 421 E Exchange (corner of Prospect and
Exchange), Spring Lake
Fridays:
1. Spring Lake Presbyterian Church 10AM-1:30PM, 760 Savidge St, Spring Lake
Since 1975, Harbor Transit has provided quality public transportation services to the Tri-Cities Community. Now with a 55-square-mile service area and a fleet of 29 accessible vehicles,
Harbor Transit is dedicated to serving the City of Grand Haven, Grand Haven Township, City of Ferrysburg, Village of Spring Lake, and Spring Lake Township communities. Offering on demand curb-to-curb service, the Lakeshore Trolleys, Harbor Transit maintains its reputation for exceptional service that is accessible to all.
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