A simple online donation, a drop off of food and clothing or an hour of time given, every act makes a difference.
Gather Your Group & Give Back
Is your volunteer group or business looking for a way to give back to the community? Here are some opportunities that your group can participate in to support our neighbors in need. What we have to offer our local families is a direct result of the generosity of our community.
Birthday Bags
Help to make a child or a family member’s birthday special. Collect donations for birthday bags. Bags include a disposable 9X13 cake pan, frosting, cake mix and candles.
Bags can be purchased or decorated by hand for a personalized touch.
Welcome Baby
Collect the following new items for layettes: bibs, burp clothes, newborn diapers, swaddles, onesies, mitts, hats, sleepers, socks, ointment, baby wash, baby wipes, and receiving blankets.
Grow a Row
Plant an extra row of veggies in your garden and give the produce from that row to the Father Fred Food Pantry.
Personal Care Drive
Collect donations of essential items like diapers, pull ups, shampoo, laundry soap, floss, toothpaste and toothbrushes, disposable razors, feminine care products, bath soap, deodorant, etc…
Back to School Drive
Collect school supplies, like pens, pencils, notebooks, tissues, glue sticks and paper packs and deliver to The Foundation for distribution in September.
Toy Drive
Collect all types of new and gently used toys, including games and stuffed animals for distribution to children that visit the clothing store with their parents.
Fall Food Drive
Late September, donations of food are accepted at local markets and other drop off sites.
Toys for Tots Distribution
Late December, distribution happens just before Christmas.
Frostbite Food Drive
January 28th-February 5th, donations are accepted at Team Bob's, local markets and other drop off sites.
Annual Garage Sale Fundraisers
May 13th
One person CAN make a difference. How?
What we have to offer local families in need is a direct result of the generosity of our community. We welcome your ideas, your time, your donations, your questions. Call us at 231-947-2055.
We have regular weekly volunteer time slots available. Contact Allison Dean, Volunteer Manager, adean@fatherfred.org