We Care Community Resource Center
Pantries, Programs and Ministries

We Care is THE resource for our area, offering over 25 programs and pantries to meet the needs of our community.  Primarily serving the West side of Van Buren county, in the communities 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 (269-637-4342).

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Hours and Locations for Pantries
- Please note, our pantry hours are different from our office hours.

List of items to donate to the pantries 

We Care offers the following resources for our communities.  To make a donation, please take the items directly to the pantry of your choice. You can 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 PANTRIES:

• 1st Congregational Church
  • 651 Phoenix St., South Haven
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 a.m. - Noon
  • Clients are only able to access the pantry once a week.

• Lily of the Valley Church
  • 30600 M-140, just North of Downtown Covert
  • Wednesdays, 12 noon - 2 p.m.
  • Clients MUST call the central office to register and can go once a month.

• Sacred Heart Catholic Church
  • 201 S. Walnut St., Bangor  
  • Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Serves Bangor residents, Bangor Townships residents, and Bangor School Families.

• First Assembly of God Church
  06500 Blue Star Hwy., South Haven
  • Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • MUST call the central office for registering.
• Church of Christ
  214 Walnut St., Bangor
  • Tuesdays, 10 - Noon 
  • MUST call the central office for registering. 
• Lily of the Valley                                               
   30600 M 140 HWY, Covert 
  • Wednesday, Noon - 2 p.m.
    Clients MUST call the central office to register and can go once every 3 months

• Peace Lutheran Church
  06321 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven
  • Monday - Friday, 9 - 3
• Lily of the Valley
  30600 M 140 HWY, Covert                                   
  • Wednesday, Noon - 2 p.m.  Clients MUST call the central office to register and can go once a month.     
• Simpson United Methodist Church
  507 Joy St., Bangor 
  • Thursdays, 10 - Noon                                                         

• Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan or Saint Vincent De Paul Thrift Store  
• If you're in need, you MUST get a voucher from We Care.
• Please click here, for the latest up to date list of free area stores.

• 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 the pandemic, inflation and the recession, 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

• RIDES to doctors appointments; Coordinated by Hope Reformed Church (Suspended due to COVID-19 until further notice) 
• GAS VOUCHER for work or school
• FREE Rides through VB Transit

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM  

• Coordinated through the We Care office(s) and open to anyone, of any age or income
• FREE medical equipment loaned on a first-come, first-serve basis

RAMPIN' FOR JESUS - Completed, reopens in the Spring

• 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. For more information click here.
• Partnership with Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency to provide housing assistance resources for those in need in Van Buren County through HARA. For more information click here.

SEASONAL PROGRAMS

• Stock the School's Fun Fair.
• 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
• Need a home for last year's coats? Are you in need of a coat? Click here.