Community support needed as Family Impact Centers organizes 3 major spring efforts
By Michael Shafer
Executive Director of Family Impact Centers
Family Impact Centers is asking the community to come together in a major way over the coming weeks as three important fundraising and support efforts work toward helping local families facing food insecurity.
Today, Family Impact Centers is feeding more people than ever before.
Currently, the organization serves nearly 150 families every week directly through its food pantry operations, while also helping another 140 families weekly through its Promise Of Impact Initiative — partnerships that extend food support beyond the pantry walls into schools, churches, and community organizations.
Combined, that means nearly 300 families each week are receiving support throughout the region.
As summer approaches, the need remains high while food donations traditionally begin to decline.
To help continue meeting the growing need, Family Impact Centers is encouraging the community to support three major upcoming efforts.
The first upcoming event is the Family Impact Centers Rummage Sale, taking place May 21–23. All proceeds from the sale will directly support local families through the organization’s food assistance programs and operations.
The rummage sale will run Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations for the sale are currently being accepted through May 20 during regular office hours.
Another major event is the Sheila Larson Run For The Impact 5K Fundraiser, one of Family Impact Centers’ primary annual fundraising efforts.
The 5K will take place June 6 at 9 a.m. at Family Impact Centers, located at 9430 W. Grand River Ave. in Fowlerville.
Community members are encouraged to come participate however they are able — whether that means running, walking, or simply coming out to support the cause and encourage participants.
The event is designed to bring the community together while helping provide continued food assistance and support to local families throughout the region.
Registration information for the 5K, donation opportunities, and additional event details can all be found at Familyimpactcenters.com
Family Impact Centers is also encouraging businesses, churches, schools, and community organizations to host food drives throughout June to help keep pantry shelves stocked during the summer months.
Some of the greatest immediate needs include ravioli, beef stew, chili, canned meats, soups, Hamburger Helper, seasoned rice and pasta sides, pancake mix, and syrup.
Summer is traditionally one of the most difficult seasons for food donations, while many families continue facing financial pressure and rising costs.
Financial donations are also being accepted to help support ongoing pantry operations and food sourcing efforts.
Family Impact Centers emphasizes that every dollar given helps stretch food resources further and allows the organization to continue expanding its reach throughout the community.
More information about Family Impact Centers, upcoming events, volunteering, or donating can be found at: Familyimpactcenters.com
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