May 28, 2024
CARITAS FOOD PANTRY RECEIVES $5,000 GRANT TO
SUPPLY NUTRITIONAL FOOD OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES
Custer, Michigan May 28, 2024 – Caritas Food Pantry has received a $5000 grant from Community Foundation for Mason County to support its food program. The award comes from the Rick and Mary Ann Randall Fund at the Community Foundation.
Kelly Glover, executive director of Caritas Food Pantry, said the funds would be used to purchase food for the program, so we can continue our mission of reducing hunger in Mason and surrounding counties through community cooperation making the best possible use of all available resources.
About Caritas Food Pantry
Caritas Food Pantry was started by Richard and Shirley Petroski in 2006, together with joined parishes of St. Mary’s of Custer Michigan and St. Jerome’s Catholic church of Scottville Michigan. The name, Caritas, is a Latin noun that means "Christian love of humankind; charity".
The pantry grew and remained at this location until 2014 when the old facility had proven to be inefficient and non-handicap accessible.
When Mason County Eastern Schools moved its early childhood development classrooms out of the St. Mary’s School complex, it opened the opportunity for the parish to open a fellowship center and also to utilize one of the former classrooms for Caritas food pantry.
Kelly Glover became the director of the pantry in 2011, and continues the tradition of servicing all who enter our doors! For more information about Caritas, call 231-690-9642 or visit http://www.stmarycuster.org/caritas_pantry.html.
About the Community Foundation for Mason County
The Community Foundation for Mason County was created in 1988 by residents to improve the quality of life in their community. A publicly supported community endowment, the Foundation works with donors, grantees, advisers, and residents to identify and support the issues that shape our area. For more information about the Community Foundation for Mason County, call 231.845.0326 or visit www.mason-foundation.org
CARITAS FOOD PANTRY RECEIVES $5,000 GRANT TO
SUPPLY NUTRITIONAL FOOD OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES
Custer, Michigan May 28, 2024 – Caritas Food Pantry has received a $5000 grant from Community Foundation for Mason County to support its food program. The award comes from the Rick and Mary Ann Randall Fund at the Community Foundation.
Kelly Glover, executive director of Caritas Food Pantry, said the funds would be used to purchase food for the program, so we can continue our mission of reducing hunger in Mason and surrounding counties through community cooperation making the best possible use of all available resources.
About Caritas Food Pantry
Caritas Food Pantry was started by Richard and Shirley Petroski in 2006, together with joined parishes of St. Mary’s of Custer Michigan and St. Jerome’s Catholic church of Scottville Michigan. The name, Caritas, is a Latin noun that means "Christian love of humankind; charity".
The pantry grew and remained at this location until 2014 when the old facility had proven to be inefficient and non-handicap accessible.
When Mason County Eastern Schools moved its early childhood development classrooms out of the St. Mary’s School complex, it opened the opportunity for the parish to open a fellowship center and also to utilize one of the former classrooms for Caritas food pantry.
Kelly Glover became the director of the pantry in 2011, and continues the tradition of servicing all who enter our doors! For more information about Caritas, call 231-690-9642 or visit http://www.stmarycuster.org/caritas_pantry.html.
About the Community Foundation for Mason County
The Community Foundation for Mason County was created in 1988 by residents to improve the quality of life in their community. A publicly supported community endowment, the Foundation works with donors, grantees, advisers, and residents to identify and support the issues that shape our area. For more information about the Community Foundation for Mason County, call 231.845.0326 or visit www.mason-foundation.org
-May 28, 2024
CARITAS RECIEVES GRANT FROM THE GREAT LAKES ENERGY
Custer, Michigan May 28, 2024 - Caritas Food Pantry has received a $1500 grant from the Great Lakes Energy "People Fund"! This grant will go toward the purchase of a much needed new freezer for the pantry!
About the People Fund
Great Lakes Energy members help to enhance the quality of life for people in our communities through the People Fund. Bills of participating members are “rounded up” to the next dollar amount and grants are awarded to non-profit organizations for charitable activities throughout our service area. Grants are awarded by three independent Boards of Directors representing three geographical regions – south, central and north. There are no overhead costs – 100 percent of the money collected is returned to our communities.
CARITAS RECIEVES GRANT FROM THE GREAT LAKES ENERGY
Custer, Michigan May 28, 2024 - Caritas Food Pantry has received a $1500 grant from the Great Lakes Energy "People Fund"! This grant will go toward the purchase of a much needed new freezer for the pantry!
About the People Fund
Great Lakes Energy members help to enhance the quality of life for people in our communities through the People Fund. Bills of participating members are “rounded up” to the next dollar amount and grants are awarded to non-profit organizations for charitable activities throughout our service area. Grants are awarded by three independent Boards of Directors representing three geographical regions – south, central and north. There are no overhead costs – 100 percent of the money collected is returned to our communities.
December 20, 2023
Caritas Pantry Distributes 150 Christmas Meals
CUSTER — On Tuesday, December 19, Caritas Food Pantry distributed 150 Christmas Meals to community members in need this holiday season. Meals were packed on Sunday, Dec. 17, by several volunteers including the youth of St. Mary’s Church.
Clients visiting Caritas Food Pantry during the month of November were able to register for a Christmas meal. Those who signed up for a meal were able to pick up all the fixings for a complete meal on Tuesday just in time for Christmas.
The following organizations and individuals helped to make the meals possible:
Article Courtesy of Mason County Press
Caritas Pantry Distributes 150 Christmas Meals
CUSTER — On Tuesday, December 19, Caritas Food Pantry distributed 150 Christmas Meals to community members in need this holiday season. Meals were packed on Sunday, Dec. 17, by several volunteers including the youth of St. Mary’s Church.
Clients visiting Caritas Food Pantry during the month of November were able to register for a Christmas meal. Those who signed up for a meal were able to pick up all the fixings for a complete meal on Tuesday just in time for Christmas.
The following organizations and individuals helped to make the meals possible:
- John Ordus, executive vice president and chief stores officer of Tractor Supply Co. donated 150 five gallon buckets to hold each meal.
- Ludington Meijer contributed to the meals through its Simply Give Program.
- The Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf Course donated $1,500 towards the purchase of food through their grant program.
Article Courtesy of Mason County Press
December 14, 2023
Jaycees Award $15,000 in Grants, Raise Funds for 4th of July Fireworks
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees recently awarded $15,000 grants to five area nonprofit organizations. During the past season, the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf Course, located at Stearns Park, has donated about $35,000 back into the community. The total donated to the community since beginning the mini golf course in 1967 is nearing $500,000.
Additionally, the mini golf raised $15,000 for the 2024 Ludington Area Jaycees’ Freedom Festival during its Fund the Fireworks Fridays. The mini golf also raised over $4,000 for nonprofit organizations through its Charity Mondays.
As part of the organization’s Major Projects funds, the following grants were awarded:
Jaycees Award $15,000 in Grants, Raise Funds for 4th of July Fireworks
LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Jaycees recently awarded $15,000 grants to five area nonprofit organizations. During the past season, the Ludington Area Jaycees’ Mini Golf Course, located at Stearns Park, has donated about $35,000 back into the community. The total donated to the community since beginning the mini golf course in 1967 is nearing $500,000.
Additionally, the mini golf raised $15,000 for the 2024 Ludington Area Jaycees’ Freedom Festival during its Fund the Fireworks Fridays. The mini golf also raised over $4,000 for nonprofit organizations through its Charity Mondays.
As part of the organization’s Major Projects funds, the following grants were awarded:
November 3, 2023
#bestdayever - Caritas and G2S and Lakeshore Food Club Receive Donations
Groups Tackling Food Insecurity at #BestDayEver Event
BY KRIS RILEY
LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Four community organizations and businesses are collaborating to combat food insecurity late Friday afternoon, dubbing it the #Best-DayEver.
Lakeshore Food Club, Gateway to Success Academy, Safe Harbor Credit Union and Family Fare are all working together on the issue from 3-6 p.m. Friday, and they’re taking aim at making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing food-related challenges.
The #BestDayEver event originates from a nationwide initiative launched by Kasasa CEO Gabe Krajicek and Charlie Rocket, encouraging financial organizations across the country to undertake 100,000 random acts of kindness.
O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director of the Lakeshore Food Club, expressed her gratitude for Safe Harbor Credit Union’s commitment to community improvement. She underlined the event as a tangible demonstration of their dedication to the cause, particularly in the battle against food insecurity for the students of Gateway to Success Academy.
“I am so thankful for Safe Harbor’s commitment to making their community better. This event is a perfect example of that commitment,” Gronstal said. “It also is another way our extremely generous community can get involved in fighting for food security for everyone in our community. This event focuses on the students at Gateway to Success Academy.”
Kerry Newberg, principal at Gateway to Success Academy, elaborated on the positive impact of these partnerships with organizations such as Safe Harbor, Family Fare, and the Lakeshore Food Club. Newberg emphasized the marked improvements since the introduction of the food club, highlighting how students with consistent access to nutritious meals perform better academically and behaviorally. She also stressed the significance of removing food insecurity as a barrier for students and their families.
“As educators, we try to remove as many barriers as we can so kids can be successful in their school day,” Newberg said. “Kids are able to take home nutritious food for not just themselves, but for their entire family. They are all free members of the food club and have weekly points to spend. Students shop two times per week for their families.
“We service 125 students so we go through a lot of food for the club each week. The donations we hope to receive will greatly impact these kids and their families, and we appreciate all the support we receive.”
During the #BestDayEver event, G2S Academy students will be present at both Family Fare and Safe Harbor Credit Union, actively seeking donations in the form of non-perishable food items, monetary contributions, or assistance in purchasing groceries from a specific list of essential items required to stock the G2S Academy’s food bank.
Copyright (c) 2023 Ludington Daily News, Edition 11/3/2023
If you missed us talking about #bestdayever this morning on 102.7 WMOM, please take a look! Here are advanced copies of the "shopping lists" we'll be handing out on Friday, November 3rd from 9am to 3pm, and you can drop your items off at our location or Family Fare! All donated items will be delivered to Caritas Food Pantry and Gateway to Success Academy!
https://www.facebook.com/1027wmom/videos/713981663975231/?mibextid=zDhOQc
#bestdayever - Caritas and G2S and Lakeshore Food Club Receive Donations
Groups Tackling Food Insecurity at #BestDayEver Event
BY KRIS RILEY
LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Four community organizations and businesses are collaborating to combat food insecurity late Friday afternoon, dubbing it the #Best-DayEver.
Lakeshore Food Club, Gateway to Success Academy, Safe Harbor Credit Union and Family Fare are all working together on the issue from 3-6 p.m. Friday, and they’re taking aim at making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing food-related challenges.
The #BestDayEver event originates from a nationwide initiative launched by Kasasa CEO Gabe Krajicek and Charlie Rocket, encouraging financial organizations across the country to undertake 100,000 random acts of kindness.
O’Nealya Gronstal, executive director of the Lakeshore Food Club, expressed her gratitude for Safe Harbor Credit Union’s commitment to community improvement. She underlined the event as a tangible demonstration of their dedication to the cause, particularly in the battle against food insecurity for the students of Gateway to Success Academy.
“I am so thankful for Safe Harbor’s commitment to making their community better. This event is a perfect example of that commitment,” Gronstal said. “It also is another way our extremely generous community can get involved in fighting for food security for everyone in our community. This event focuses on the students at Gateway to Success Academy.”
Kerry Newberg, principal at Gateway to Success Academy, elaborated on the positive impact of these partnerships with organizations such as Safe Harbor, Family Fare, and the Lakeshore Food Club. Newberg emphasized the marked improvements since the introduction of the food club, highlighting how students with consistent access to nutritious meals perform better academically and behaviorally. She also stressed the significance of removing food insecurity as a barrier for students and their families.
“As educators, we try to remove as many barriers as we can so kids can be successful in their school day,” Newberg said. “Kids are able to take home nutritious food for not just themselves, but for their entire family. They are all free members of the food club and have weekly points to spend. Students shop two times per week for their families.
“We service 125 students so we go through a lot of food for the club each week. The donations we hope to receive will greatly impact these kids and their families, and we appreciate all the support we receive.”
During the #BestDayEver event, G2S Academy students will be present at both Family Fare and Safe Harbor Credit Union, actively seeking donations in the form of non-perishable food items, monetary contributions, or assistance in purchasing groceries from a specific list of essential items required to stock the G2S Academy’s food bank.
Copyright (c) 2023 Ludington Daily News, Edition 11/3/2023
If you missed us talking about #bestdayever this morning on 102.7 WMOM, please take a look! Here are advanced copies of the "shopping lists" we'll be handing out on Friday, November 3rd from 9am to 3pm, and you can drop your items off at our location or Family Fare! All donated items will be delivered to Caritas Food Pantry and Gateway to Success Academy!
https://www.facebook.com/1027wmom/videos/713981663975231/?mibextid=zDhOQc
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Safe Harbor Credit Union Employees Blake Bailey and Hailey LeFavre show early results from the food drive!
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G2S students and staff at the Family Fare entrance collecting donations from generous donors!
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Caritas Pantry volunteer Jim Glover working to give the pantry a fresh new look! Thank you Jim, it looks great!!
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March 4, 2023
SANDERS MEATS AND FIN & FEATHER DONATE
SANDERS MEATS AND FIN & FEATHER DONATE
Pictured from left are Diane Zack, Derek Sanders, Frank Koehler and David Sanders. Zack and Koehler of the Fin & Feather Club and Derek and David of Sanders Meats donated 130 pounds of meat to Caritas Food Pantry in Custer, open noon to 2pm Mondays and Wednesdays and another 130 pounds of meat to Lakeshore Food Club Ludington.
November 26. 2022
Great Lakes Energy Approves Grant
Thank You Great Lakes Energy for the grant funding for the purchase of bags, from Meijer, to be used to distribute our food
to our clients.
Great Lakes Energy Approves Grant
Thank You Great Lakes Energy for the grant funding for the purchase of bags, from Meijer, to be used to distribute our food
to our clients.
Caritas Food Pantry Donates Christmas Meals
From left: Kathy Bietau, John Gallagher, Marv Hanna, Kelly Glover, Deb Hanna, and Jim Glover
CUSTER — Volunteers at Caritas Food Pantry recently assembled 150 Christmas means to donate to clients. Meals were made possible through donations from local businesses such as West Shore Bank’s Spirit of Giving campaign, Meijer Simply Giving Program, and funds from Caritas Food Pantry’s private donors. A donation oof 150 5-gallon buckets were also received from John Ordus of Tractor Supply.
Clients who have pre-registered for the meals can pick up at the food pantry on Friday, Dec. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Meals consist of whole chicken, rolls, yams, cranberries, vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy.
Caritas Food Pantry is located at 85 S. Madison St.
This story was posted by Mason County Press 12/15/22