The food pantry is open to verified residents of Portage, Vicksburg, Schoolcraft, Three Rivers, and the Pavilion Estates and Colonial Acres parks, who are served the first two hours of each distribution day. People who live outside our primary service area may line up to pick up groceries during the last 45 minutes of each distribution day. Please do not arrive late; we are unable to serve clients after the end times stated below:
1st and 3rd Friday each month
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Primary service area clients
4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Outside service area clients
2nd and 4th Saturday each month
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Primary service area clients
12 to 12:45 p.m. Outside service area clients
5th Friday
1 to 2 p.m., perishables only (produce, bread, baked goods)
Does not count toward the twice monthly grocery distribution days allowed.
All proceeds will go to the Twelve Baskets general fund to help us continue our work of lessening food insecurity in our community. Items for sale will include:
- Hanging baskets
- Potted planters
- Perennials
- Annuals
- Yummy baked goods
- Crafts
- Garage Sale–new and like new items
9th Annual Plant/Garage Sale for Twelve Baskets
thank you to our plant/garage sale sponsor!
GROCERY DISTRIBUTION DAYS
1st and 3rd Friday each month
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Primary service area clients (list)
4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Outside service area clients (list)
2nd and 4th Saturday each month
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Primary service area clients (list)
12 to 12:45 p.m. Outside service area clients (list)
5th Friday (Jan. 31, May 30, Aug. 29, Oct. 31)
1 to 2 p.m., perishables only (produce, bread, baked goods)
Does not count toward the twice monthly grocery distribution days allowed.
DONATE FOOD
COMMUNITY STORE
COMMUNITY STORE
The Community Store and its donation drop-off area are located at 10330 Portage Rd. The store is open to the public and most items—new and used—are discount-priced to help raise funds to operate and maintain our programs and property. One hundred percent of store proceeds will be used to support our main mission—lessening hunger in our local community.
Donations for the Community Store can be made anytime the store is open. We accept donations of the following items in clean and reusable condition: clothing, accessories, shoes, toys, personal care items, housewares/kitchen, sports, jewelry, and collectibles. We cannot take large furniture, mattresses or any broken, soiled items. Click for store hours and to learn more.
