| Heritage Day in Downtown Grass Lake this Saturday, September 4, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Click here to see more information on the Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce website. This event is held in conjunction with The Whistle Stop Park Association and Grass Lake Historical Society. |
| Little Warriors Preschool & Childcare and Grass Lake Community Schools are now enrolling children for the 2010-2011 school. We serve in-district and school-of-choice children ages 18 months through the 12th grade, along with offering online courses to home-schooled students, grades 7-12. Our pre-school and childcare center has flexible scheduling during the hours of 6:30 AM-6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Call the following numbers to inquire about enrollments: Little Warriors Preschool and Childcare: 517-522-5650; George Long Elementary School (K-5): 517-522-5590; Grass Lake Middle School (6-8): 517-522-5550; or Grass Lake High School (9-12): 517-522-5570; Home-Schooled Students: 517-522-5544. We look forward to hearing from you. |
This page is provided by our school district as a resource for families who are in need of support due to financial struggles. If you are aware of other resources that are available, please call Doug Moeckel at the Grass Lake Community Service Department at 517-522-5544, or contact him by e-mail at dmoeckel@grasslakeschools.com, and those resources will be added to the list. Thank you.
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. The program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia (between Atlanta and Athens), and has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of families every month across 44 states. Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.
Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one could purchase at a grocery store. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out-dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe.
Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken and pork. This month a fruit and vegetable box, after-school box and seafood box are offered. These boxes range in price from $28-$38. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of units or bonus foods an individual can receive, and there are no applications to complete or qualifications to which participants must adhere. Angel Food Ministries also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp program, using the Off-Line Food Stamp Voucher system. On-line orders can be placed on www.angelfoodministries.com using debit or credit cards.
There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications. It's both a Bargain and a Blessing!
This month the order date at Family Worship Center is March 10th from 6-7 p.m. and the pick-up date will be March 27th from 10-11 a.m. If you have any questions please call 522-4062 and leave a message for Elizabeth Morehead.
Central Michigan 2-1-1 - If you need to locate health and human services in the Central Michigan area, we're here to help. Our Information and Referral specialists are trained to give you the information you need, when you need it. Whether you're looking for help with a utility bill, seeking local food resources or you just want to know how you can help out, it's our job to keep you informed of the resources available to you. All it takes is dialing 2-1-1 in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee and Livingston counties. In the near future, we'll also be taking calls from Genesee and Shiawassee counties.
St. Vincent de Paul - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is committed to responding to the needs of individuals and families who find themselves in difficult circumstances. Our goal is to offer assistance that recognizes the respect and dignity of those we encounter, addressing short-term needs as well as longer-term issues. To help people meet the variety of challenges facing them, the Society provides basic assistance for financial, food, clothing, transportation, medical, or other needs. For more information call 517-784-0721.
Hope Ministries - Hope Ministries is run through Family Worship Center and exists to offer help in conjunction with what is provided through the Grass Lake Ministerial Association. Hope Ministries also sponsors a 'Day of Hope' on the fourth Saturday of every month that offers, free of charge, a selection of items that cannot be purchased under Bridge Card and WIC programs along with information on Jackson County resources that may be of help in a family's time of need. The contact information for Hope Ministries is:
Family Worship Center (Hope Ministries)
1901 Mt Hope Rd
Grass Lake, MI 49240
517-522-4062
hope@grasslakefwc.org
Grass Lake Ministerial Association Emergency Assistance Fund - Contact Pastor Andy Scheller at 522-4062 or email Pastor Andy at the Family Worship Center at andrewleslye@earthlink.net .
Immanuel Lutheran Church Food Pantry - We are a little different than your run-of-the-mill food pantry. We don't have any rules or regulations. We are open from 9:30am to 11:30am. We ask that first-time visitors fill out a form that asks if it is their first time and their name and address. We don't share this information with any one. (517) 782-6081. 1505 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI (At the corner of W. Michigan and Brown Street)
Catholic Charities of Jackson County (CCOJC) is a non-profit agency that serves all of Jackson County. CCOJC's mission is to Provide Help and Create Hope for those in need. The agency provides a Personal Needs and Linen Closet every Friday from 9am to noon. Families are limited to one visit per month and 5 items per family member. No proof of income required and all family members need not be present. The Personal Needs and Linen Closet offers everything from toilet paper, deodorant, laundry soap, and dish soap to pillows, sheets, blankets and other linens. It fills the gap between what food pantries and bridge cards provide. For more information, or to donate items, please contact Lisa Gross at 517-262-0466 or visit their website at www.ccjax.org .
Click here for a map of food pantries in the city of Jackson.
Click here for a map of food pantries in the county of Jackson outside of the city.
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. The program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia (between Atlanta and Athens), and has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of families every month across 44 states. Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.
Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one could purchase at a grocery store. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out-dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe.
Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken and pork. This month a fruit and vegetable box, after-school box and seafood box are offered. These boxes range in price from $28-$38. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of units or bonus foods an individual can receive, and there are no applications to complete or qualifications to which participants must adhere. Angel Food Ministries also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp program, using the Off-Line Food Stamp Voucher system. On-line orders can be placed on www.angelfoodministries.com using debit or credit cards.
There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications. It's both a Bargain and a Blessing!
This month the order date at Family Worship Center is March 10th from 6-7 p.m. and the pick-up date will be March 27th from 10-11 a.m. If you have any questions please call 522-4062 and leave a message for Elizabeth Morehead.
Central Michigan 2-1-1 - If you need to locate health and human services in the Central Michigan area, we're here to help. Our Information and Referral specialists are trained to give you the information you need, when you need it. Whether you're looking for help with a utility bill, seeking local food resources or you just want to know how you can help out, it's our job to keep you informed of the resources available to you. All it takes is dialing 2-1-1 in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee and Livingston counties. In the near future, we'll also be taking calls from Genesee and Shiawassee counties.
St. Vincent de Paul - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is committed to responding to the needs of individuals and families who find themselves in difficult circumstances. Our goal is to offer assistance that recognizes the respect and dignity of those we encounter, addressing short-term needs as well as longer-term issues. To help people meet the variety of challenges facing them, the Society provides basic assistance for financial, food, clothing, transportation, medical, or other needs. For more information call 517-784-0721.
Hope Ministries - Hope Ministries is run through Family Worship Center and exists to offer help in conjunction with what is provided through the Grass Lake Ministerial Association. Hope Ministries also sponsors a 'Day of Hope' on the fourth Saturday of every month that offers, free of charge, a selection of items that cannot be purchased under Bridge Card and WIC programs along with information on Jackson County resources that may be of help in a family's time of need. The contact information for Hope Ministries is:
Family Worship Center (Hope Ministries)
1901 Mt Hope Rd
Grass Lake, MI 49240
517-522-4062
hope@grasslakefwc.org
Grass Lake Ministerial Association Emergency Assistance Fund - Contact Pastor Andy Scheller at 522-4062 or email Pastor Andy at the Family Worship Center at andrewleslye@earthlink.net .
Immanuel Lutheran Church Food Pantry - We are a little different than your run-of-the-mill food pantry. We don't have any rules or regulations. We are open from 9:30am to 11:30am. We ask that first-time visitors fill out a form that asks if it is their first time and their name and address. We don't share this information with any one. (517) 782-6081. 1505 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI (At the corner of W. Michigan and Brown Street)
Catholic Charities of Jackson County (CCOJC) is a non-profit agency that serves all of Jackson County. CCOJC's mission is to Provide Help and Create Hope for those in need. The agency provides a Personal Needs and Linen Closet every Friday from 9am to noon. Families are limited to one visit per month and 5 items per family member. No proof of income required and all family members need not be present. The Personal Needs and Linen Closet offers everything from toilet paper, deodorant, laundry soap, and dish soap to pillows, sheets, blankets and other linens. It fills the gap between what food pantries and bridge cards provide. For more information, or to donate items, please contact Lisa Gross at 517-262-0466 or visit their website at www.ccjax.org .
Click here for a map of food pantries in the city of Jackson.
Click here for a map of food pantries in the county of Jackson outside of the city.
