PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Portage and Kalamazoo Metro are partnering for an urgent “Stuff the Bus” food drive to support Twelve Baskets, the volunteer-run food pantry serving families in Portage.
The drive is prompted by the imminent suspension of SNAP benefits this Saturday due to the federal government shutdown.
Beginning now through Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m., residents are invited to drop off non-perishable food items and personal hygiene products at Portage City Hall between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and noon on Friday.
A Metro bus will be loaded by city and Metro employees with the donated items and deliver them to Twelve Baskets on Friday, November 7.
Dry food goods and personal hygiene items are especially needed, but the city says no fresh food or meat will be accepted. The drive gives Portage residents a chance to step up for their neighbors during this period of economic uncertainty.
The city invites all residents to join the community effort, and say every donation will help ensure that neighbors facing uncertainty continue to have access to essential food and hygiene supplies.
For learn more about Twelve Baskets or to volunteer your time at the food pantry, visit their website.
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