Charlotte from United Way of Southwest Michigan joins Zack to talk about the Summer Stock-Up program running now through the end of the month, including some in-person drop-off food drives happening in St. Joe, Berrien Springs, and Paw Paw this Thursday! Get details or donate online at uwsm.org.
In-person drop-off is back for this year’s United Way food drive for local pantries
Community drop-off locations accepting donated food items June 24, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
OR “Shop-and-drop” at participating area grocery stores throughout June.
OR we’ll do the shopping for you! Donate at uwsm.org.
Last year, due to the pandemic, United Way of Southwest Michigan pivoted from an in-person drop-off event to a “shop your impact” online event for its annual June food drive to restock local pantries during the lean summer months. This year United Way is still offering the safe-and-easy online donation option as last year—as well as bringing back its good, old-fashioned in-person, one-day food drive on June 24!
“There’s always been so much excitement surrounding the in-person event, and we’re thrilled that we can bring it back,” said Charlotte Becker, UWSM’s Director of Annual Campaign. “There really is a sense of generous holiday spirit in the air at the drop-off and shop-and-drop locations—and it definitely feels like Christmas morning to the pantries that benefit.”
UWSM’s food drive, formerly called “Christmas in June,” has been reborn as “Summer Stock Up”—and with the help of premiere sponsor Kellogg Company and its charitable fund, the event has gone statewide with 24 United Ways participating. All funds and food donated stay local. Additional support has been provided by American Electric Power Foundation and Dash Digital Services.
Join United Way in bringing some cheer to local pantries this June!
Drop-off locations and dates/times:
Buy items and drop them off at one of these three locations on June 24, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Freshwater Community Church – Common Area
600 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 49079
- First Church of God – Life Center
2627 Niles Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085
- Berrien County Youth Fair – Youth Memorial Building
9122 US HWY 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Shop at one of these locations and drop your items in the bin at the front of the store—throughout the month of June.
- Harding’s Friendly Market
14 W. Monroe St., Bangor, MI 49013
- Harding’s Friendly Market
445 E. State Street, Cassopolis MI 49031
- Harding’s Friendly Market
102 Park Place, Dowagiac MI 49047
- Dollar General
33933 M-140, Covert, MI 49043
- Village Market
108 E. Delaware St., Decatur, MI 49045
- Village Market
407 S. State St., Gobles, MI 49055
- Harding’s Friendly Market
10 N. Center St., Hartford, MI 49057
- Family Fare
847 S. Kalamazoo St., Paw Paw, MI 49079
- Martin’s Super Market
5637 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, MI 49127
“Shop your impact” online from June 1-30:
Just pick how much you want to spend, and we’ll make sure each pantry gets exactly what they need.
ABOUT UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN
United Way of Southwest Michigan fights for the Health, Education, and Financial Stability of every person in every community. We have the influence and relationships to make sustainable change a reality. By harnessing resources from corporate, nonprofit, and public partners, we provide immediate assistance to our most vulnerable populations while addressing the root causes of our community’s longstanding challenges and changing lives for the better. To join the fight—through giving, advocacy, and volunteering—visit www.uwsm.org.
