Our Mission: Based on the founding belief that each of us is created in God's image, we offer help, hope and compassion to anyone with essential needs.

Our Values:

We...

Listen...with compassion

Care...for others with dignity and respect

Share...heart, hope, and all that we have

We are not accepting clothing and household donations at this time. 

Our team needs some time to catch up on the large number of donations that we have recently received. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will keep you updated on when we will begin to accept donations again.

Regular Hours:

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10AM- 2PM. 

Wednesday 10AM-7PM

In person and curb side (personal shopper) services are available. Please call 231-947-2055 once you have arrived at the foundation for curb side services.

Since 1989, The Father Fred Foundation has been providing food, clothing, household goods, and financial assistance to those with less within our five-county community. In the words of Father Fred, we are here to listen, care, share, and above all, provide hope for those who find themselves in difficult times. Our goal is to ensure that no one in our community falls through the cracks - and we do all this without accepting any state or federal aid. To read more about The Father Fred Foundation, go to Who We Are.

Please DO NOT leave donation items at our door.

Please note: Donations left outside of our door overnight must be disposed of, which costs The Foundation.  Please do not leave donations outside of our facility.  THANK YOU!

WE ARE ACCEPTING ALL DONATIONS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, LARGE APPLIANCES, CRIBS AND CAR SEATS.  WE ARE ALSO HAPPY TO RECEIVE:

Food items: 5 oz. canned chicken or tuna, oatmeal, peanut butter, rice, dried beans 1lb bag, spaghetti or pasta, pasta sauce, soups, canned fruits in juice.

Personal care items: diapers, baby wipes, 12 oz. shampoo, laundry soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, disposable razors, feminine care products, bar soap, stick deodorant.

We greatly appreciate your donations!