We Care offers the following resources for our communities. If you are making a donation, please take the items directly to the pantry of your choice or click here to see what items are needed to stock the shelves. If you need assistance through the pantries or ministries below, please call the We Care office first, so that we can help with all your needs. These are not all the opportunities and resources We Care has, but is a just some of the ways we can help.
FOOD PANTRY
- 1st Congregational Church
651 Phoenix St., South Haven
- Monday, Wedenesday, Friday from 10 a.m. - Noon
- Lily of the Valley Church
M-140, just North of Downtown Covert
- Wednesdays, 12 noon - 2 p.m.
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church
201 S. Walnut St., Bangor
- Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
PERSONAL HYGIENE PANTRY
- First Assembly of God Church
06500 Blue Star Hwy., South Haven
- Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Church of Christ
214 Walnut St., Bangor
- Covert Community Church
29759 M-140, Covert
BABY CARE PANTRY
- Peace Lutheran Church
06321 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven
- Monday - Friday, 10 - Noon
- Simpson United Methodist Church
507 Joy St., Bangor
- Covert Community Church
29759 M-140, Covert
CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND HOUSEWARES
- Faith ReSTOREd Thrift Shop
In Locker Plaza by Sherman’s Dairy and Dollar General
UTILITIES PROGRAM
- Coordinated by We Care and St. Basil Catholic Church.
Anyone who is having a difficult time paying their utilities bills are invited to stop by and see how We Care can help. The most complicated and intense program, We Care coordinates with up to 10 other agencies to ensure each bill is paid in full.
NEW!!!! BILL ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
- Due to COVID-19 and the crisis our community faces, generous donors have given financially to We Care in order to provide assistance for those facing difficulty paying their bills. Give our office a call to see if you qualify!
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY - Suspended due to COVID-19 until further notice
- RIDES to doctors appointments; Coordinated by Hope Reformed Church
- GAS VOUCHER for work or school
- BUS TOKENS through VB Transit
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
- Coordinated through the We Care office(s)
Open to anyone; loan medical equipment on a first-come, first-serve basis
RAMPIN' FOR JESUS - Completed, reopens in the Spring
- Coordinated by Casco's Rt. 66 Men's Group.
Ramps for those of any age with a medical need; coordinate also with Senior Services
HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SHELTER
- Partnership with Holland Rescue Mission for Emergency Shelter; free gas card or ride to the shelter for those in need.
- Partnership with Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency to provide housing assistance resources for those in need in Van Buren County through HARA.
SEASONAL PROGRAMS
- BACK-TO-SCHOOL Supplies Distribution.
Coordinated by First Assembly of God and We Care, takes place in August each year.
- HOLIDAY MEAL BASKETS
Coordinated through the We Care Office; Sign up begins October 1st for both those in need and for donors.
- HOLIDAY GIFTS
Coordinated through the We Care Office; Sign up begins October 1st for both those in need and for donors.
OTHER RESOURCES:
- QUILTS for BURN OUTS - Kibbie Christian Reformed Church and The Red Cross