BENZIE AREA CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS INC
Programs
Food Pantry and Clothing Center Services
THE FOOD PANTRY THE NEIGHBORS CAN VISIT TWICE PER MONTH TO SHOP FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IN A MARKET STYLE SETTING. SHOPPING POINTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON HOUSEHOLD SIZE. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 2,649 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS. THE CLOTHING CENTER THROUGH DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE COMMUNITY, GENTLY USED IN-SEASON CLOTHING, LINENS, AND HOUSEWARES ARE OFFERED FREE TO NEIGHBORS IN A BOUTIQUE SETTING, ONCE PER WEEK. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 2,449 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1MBlessings in a Backpack Program
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK IS A NEIGHBOR-HELPING-NEIGHBOR PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO HELP MEET THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. EACH WEEK, VOLUNTEERS, IN COOPERATION WITH SCHOOL OFFICIALS, DISTRIBUTE BACKPACKS FILLED WITH ENOUGH NON-PERISHABLE FOOD FOR THE WEEKEND (SIX MEALS) TO "HUNGER INSECURE" SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. THESE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED FREE OR REDUCED FEE LUNCH PROGRAM. THE GOAL OF BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK PROGRAM IS TO KEEP THESE CHILDREN FROM GOING HUNGRY ON THE WEEKENDS AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$59.6KUtility Assistance for Families in Need
PROVIDE UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED AND CAN ASSIST WITH $300 PER HOUSEHOLD PER YEAR WITH PAST DUE OR SHUT-OFF UTILITY BILLS AFTER SEEKING HELP FROM MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 1009 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$18.2K
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