SERVICES

We Care is THE resource for our area, offering over 35 programs and pantries to meet the needs of our community.  Primarily serving the West side of Van Buren county, in the areas of South Haven, Covert, Bangor, Bloomingdale, Breedsville, Grand Junction, Lacota, and Glenn.  If you are from another area and need help, please give the office a call - all are welcome.

Looking for information on where pantries are located?  Click here.

Wanting a list of items to donate to the pantries?  Click here.

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 are in need of assistance through the pantries or ministries, 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
• Lily of the Valley Church
  M-140, just North of Downtown Covert
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church
  201 S. Walnut St., Bangor  

• First Assembly of God Church
  06500 Blue Star Hwy., South Haven
• 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
• Simpson United Methodist Church
  507 Joy St., Bangor 
• Covert Community Church
  29759 M-140, Covert  

CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND HOUSEWARES

• Lakeshore Family Thrift Store 
  In Locker Plaza by Sherman’s Dairy and Dollar General 

• 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.

• 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 Casco United Methodist Church.
  Open to anyone; loan medical equipment on a first-come, first-serve basis

RAMPIN' FOR JESUS 

• 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 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