PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The City of Portage has joined Kalamazoo Metro for a “Stuff the Bus” food drive to support Twelve Baskets, the volunteer-run food pantry serving Portage families.
City officials say the drive is prompted by the imminent suspension of SNAP benefits this Saturday due to the federal government shutdown.
Now through Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. residents can drop off non-perishable food items and personal hygiene products at Portage City Hall Monday – Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
City and Metro employees will help load a Metro bus with the donated items and deliver them to Twelve Baskets Friday, November 7.
“Metro is proud to partner with the City of Portage and Twelve Baskets to put wheels – and willing hands – under community support,” said Sean McBride, Executive Director of Kalamazoo Metro.
Dry food goods and personal hygiene items are especially needed.
“Portage is partnering with Metro to tap into the generosity of our community to meet the food needs of our neighbors, just as we rallied around those who were affected by the tornado.” said Mayor Patricia Randall.
For learn more about Twelve Baskets or to volunteer your time at the food pantry, visit https://twelve-baskets.org/.
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