Volunteering your time is a great way to get involved! 

Every week the pantry has much to do to prepare for our food distributions, so there are always weekday volunteer opportunities available.  This includes receiving orders of food from a variety of places, stocking shelves, splitting and bagging items and packing boxes of non-perishable food for the families we serve. 

We also need volunteers to join us on our Distribution Days!  These fall on the first and third Saturdays of the month, when we serve anywhere from 75 to over 100 families!  We need a fairly large crew to do everything from bagging up the perishable foods we offer, to loading cars with the variety of foods we provide.

Due to the nature of the tasks our volunteers are involved in, we ask that all volunteers be 16 years of age or older. 

Want to sign up?  Here’s how …

Donate Food!

If you would like to donate food or personal care items, someone will always be at the pantry to accept your donation on Friday mornings, between 9-11 am. Please ring the doorbell when you arrive. If this time does not work, please call 459-3088 or email mattawanareapantry@gmail.com to arrange another time. We also have a convenient donation bin that is checked regularly right outside our door! You are welcome to utilize that option any time!

Currently, our greatest needs are for the following :

Cereal

Canned fruits 

Canned vegetables

Canned Meats

Baked Beans

Boxed Meals, such as Hamburger Helper or Macaroni & Cheese

Hearty canned soups, stews, or chili

Pasta sauces (canned)

Diapers

Sanitary napkins and tampons

• Please try to avoid expired items or glass containers. Thanks!

Monetary Donations are Greatly Appreciated!

The pantry has partnerships with various organizations and grocery stores that allow us to maximize our purchasing power. With your monetary donations, we can keep our shelves stocked with exactly what we need to keep up with the increasing demand. 

Please donate through Neon One at the link below. You may also mail checks to:

Mattawan Area Pantry

PO Box 242

Mattawan, MI 49071