Chelsea State Bank ad

Please continue donating grocery items to Faith in Action

Photo by Lisa Carolin. Faith in Action’s pantry.

By Lisa Carolin

Summer may offer an ever-changing schedule for many families, but for the clients at Faith in Action, the need for food remains consistent year-round.

Unfortunately, with school out and people on vacation, Faith in Action receives fewer food donations in the summer.

According to FIA Associate Director Sarah Shugart, these are the grocery items that FIA can use now:

  • Chef Boyardee or other canned pasta
  • cereal (but not Cheerios)
  • jelly
  • snacks such as crackers, chips, granola bars and nuts
  • canned tomato products
  • shampoo and conditioner.

These are the grocery items FIA can always use:

  • Coffee
  • Tissues
  • Cereal
  • snack items.

“Children are home for the summer, so snacks and items that are kid friendly are appreciated,” said Shugart, who reminds people to please donate unopened, unexpired food.

FIA’s Chelsea location is at 603 S. Main St. and accepts donations from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday with additional hours on Wednesdays until 7 p.m.

FIA’s Dexter location is at 7275 Joy Road and is open 12-7 p.m. Wednesdays only.

You can reach FIA at 734-475-3305.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

More News

Outdoor warning sirens test planned for Aug. 4 at noon

August 3, 2012

Bridge Cards will soon be accepted at the Saturday Farmers’ Market

August 3, 2012

Fun Fair Facts: Behind the scenes at the fairgrounds

August 3, 2012

A sneak peek at the fall offerings from Chelsea Community Education

August 3, 2012

Flags at half-staff today for Marine from Traverse City

August 3, 2012

What you’ll find at the Saturday Farmers Market

August 3, 2012

Paving planned: Dexter-Chelsea Road from Freer to Dancer on Aug. 3

August 2, 2012

Family Farm & Home opens doors in Chelsea Shopping Center

August 2, 2012

M-52 construction continues moving north

August 2, 2012

Trailer for sale: CAFA wants to sell the chief’s former office

August 2, 2012

Fun Fair Facts: Still exhibit judging, animals arrive before official start

August 2, 2012

Fun Fair Facts: Counting down to the Chelsea Community Fair

August 1, 2012

Inspired for senior year: Chelsea’s girls state participants

August 1, 2012

On November ballot: Chelsea Area Fire Authority renewal of 1.8 mill tax levy

August 1, 2012

Sarah Coyl thanks Chelsea Rotary Club for sponsorship of trip to Baltimore

August 1, 2012

Kids in Motion, daily childcare option offered by Chelsea Wellness Center

July 31, 2012

Chelsea Secretary of State office closing Friday for renovations

July 31, 2012

Worth the 20-year wait: Dexter Township’s Michael Favre gets medals

July 31, 2012

What’s at the Bushel Basket Market on Aug. 1

July 30, 2012

Public accuracy test — check. Chelsea ready for Aug. 7 primary election

July 30, 2012

Old US-12 detour expected to end Friday

July 30, 2012