TrueNorth Hunger Prevention Programs reduce poverty and promote prosperity by ensuring that all people in our community have consistent, dependable access to enough food for active, healthy living. We offer an on-site member-based Food Center to meet our community's nutritional needs. Food Center members have access to services such as cooking classes, nutrition consultations, food preservation resources, and referrals. Please contact us for more information or to make a donation: 231-924-0641
Please call ahead for large donations (more than 50 pounds). Donations are taken on the left side of the building at the green doors (marked with a sign). Alternative donation times can be scheduled by phone if needed.
The Food Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and Thursday nights 4:30 pm- 7:15 pm (on days the agency is open). Participants are asked to fill out an intake form.
ProducePedia
ProducePedia is a free resource that covers the types of fresh produce that can be delivered to food pantries. Each entry includes information on color, taste, and possible uses. People unfamiliar with the vegetable or fruit will learn how to use it, and those who are familiar with it still might learn a fun fact or two!
The Cooperative Extension sites have a wealth of information for any backyard gardener. Once you go to the site (each one if very different from the others) look for a link for “homes and gardens”, “landscape”, “consumer horticulture”, etc. to find information on improving your backyard garden. Neighboring state sites may offer information your own state’s site lacks.
