Many neighbors in the Calhoun County community have asked how they can help others as we work through the COVID-19 pandemic locally.
Please consider one or more of the following:
If you would like to
volunteer in the community
, please fill out a United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region form, at
changethestory.org/volunteer
.
The
South Michigan Food Bank
is accepting donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at their location at 5451 Wayne Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037.
Calhoun County’s
Meals on Wheels
program is looking for volunteers. Call 269-382-0515 ext. 137 to help.
To make a
monetary donation
to the United Way Disaster Relief Fund, please visit
portal.gkuw.org/drf
. The Albion-Homer United Way also has an Emergency Relief Fund, and the Albion Community Foundation is matching funds up to a certain amount. Learn more at,
albionhomeruw.org
. For the Marshall United Way, visit
marshallunitedway.com
.
To
donate blood
during this critical need period, please visit redcross.org/give-blood to find a blood drive near you. There are several opportunities listed for our region in April.
The
business community
appreciates everyone who is able to support them during this time by purchasing gift cards or ordering carry-out or delivery meals from those who are open during this time.
Please
hold all clothing donations
; no agency is currently accepting clothing or material donations.
Emergency response leaders thank everyone for their eagerness to help, and for the contributions to our community’s health and wellness.