Our  Recipient Agencies

Twenty-five percent of the funds raised through Muskegon’s CROP Hunger Walk to are distributed to local agencies working to combat hunger. The agencies below have been selected to receive funds from our 2025 Walk.

Mission for Area People

Mission for Area People (MAP), is a faith-based nonprofit organization serving all of Muskegon County with a mission to care for our community through compassion and practical support. One of our core programs is the Healthy Choice Food Pantry, which is open by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Healthy Choice Pantry provides families in need with a variety of groceries, with portions tailored to family size. Our offerings include all essential food groups—dairy, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, proteins (including fresh meats like poultry and pork), bread, eggs, and other weekly grocery staples. In collaboration with MAP’s Free Medical Clinic and Medical Fund, we also offer specialized food options for individuals with dietary restrictions, such as diabetic-friendly and gluten-free diets.

2500 Jefferson St., Muskegon Heights, MI 49444  

Phone: (231) 733-9672       Website: missionforareapeople.org 

Saturday Breakfast and Garden at First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church (FCC) shares a nutritious and free breakfast with about 150 of its neighbors on the LAST SATURDAY of every month. Volunteers from other churches and service organizations assist in producing the meal, sharing the meal, socializing with each other and the guests, and making referrals to other social services that aid income-constrained individuals and families. During the growing season, the Saturday Breakfast Garden engages neighbors in producing a healthy harvest for their own consumption as well as other programs that reduce food insecurity. 

1201 Jefferson Street, Muskegon, MI  49441

Phone: (231) 726-3254      Website: fccuccmuskegon.org

Fruitport Christian Reformed Church

The Fruitport Area Churches blend our gifts and resources to host a community food pantry at Fruitport Christian Reformed Church.  Combining several smaller pantries during Covid, the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Pantry serves neighbors in Muskegon & Ottawa County. We are networked with Love Inc Muskegon & Love in Action Grand Haven.  In 2023, nearly 450 families in need received assistance.  Neighbors select from a weekly menu of non-perishables, dairy, meat, frozen, personal care, and basic household items & paper products.  We are grateful for neighbors, local businesses, and Crop Walk for helping us keep our shelves filled.  The hosting system we have provides for follow-up calls to offer prayer, deepen connections for the lonely, and provide referrals to other ministries. 

3520 E. Pontaluna Road, Fruitport, MI  49415 

Phone: (231) 865-6548      Website: fruitportcrc.org

The Hope Project

The Hope Project is a faith-based organization that provides services to women who have survived sex trafficking and to vulnerable youth to provide awareness and education of the dangers of online behavior that could potentially lead into a trafficking situation.  Our core values: Love, Justice, Empowerment, Collaboration, Stewardship and Prayer.

Programs: 

Equine Therapy for youth and adults:  4 weeks each group.  8 participants per group.  Each session food is provided prior to the therapy.

Life Skill Classes.  Twice a year THP provides community agencies to come and speak to our survivors regarding community resources and life skill classes to educate and provide self sufficiency and empowerment. Each class enrolls 12 participants., Home cooked meals are provided prior to the classes.

Therapists Led Groups:  Food is provided for each 10 week session with 12 women attending.

Emergency Food bags:  THP provides emergency food bags for survivors who have come to us off the street, or a referral from other resources.

Outings:  THP provides 3 outings per year for the adult survivors and 3 outings for the vulnerable youth.  These outings food is provided.

Advocacy meetings:  The advocate will meet with their survivor or vulnerable youth for some one on one time with them and most times a lunch will be provided.

1516 Peck Street, Muskegon, MI  49441 

Phone: (231) 747-8555      Website: hopeprojectusa.org