We Care is THE resource for our area!
We Care offers over 25 programs and pantries to meet the needs of our community.
We are 100% funded through community contributions.
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).
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 are 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
Primarily serving families and individuals in South Haven, Covert, Bangor, Glenn, Lacota, Grand Junction, and Breedsville.
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.
Serving families and individuals in Covert.
Clients should register through We Care 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.
Clients can go once a month.
Items Needed: proteins, complete meals (i.e.: spaghetti sauce and noodles), beans and rice, bread, tortillas, fruits and veggies, shelf-stable items (i.e.: canned goods, boxed milk, etc.), peanut butter, jelly, cereals.
Baby Item Pantry
Peace Lutheran Church
06321 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven
Open daily, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Clients MUST REGISTER WITH WE CARE before going and can go once a month.
Simpson United Methodist Church
Joy Street, Bangor
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 Noon
Clients MUST REGISTER WITH WE CARE before going and can go once a month.
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.
Items Needed: Diapers, all sizes (larger sizes go quickly), pull-ups for special needs kids, baby wipes, lotions and creams.
PERSONAL HYGIENE PANTRIES:
First Assembly of God Church
06500 Blue Star Hwy., South HavenWednesdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Clients MUST register through We Care and can go once every 3 months.
Church of Christ
214 Walnut St., BangorTuesdays, 10 - Noon
Clients MUST register through We Care and can go once every 3 months.
Lily of the Valley
30600 M 140 HWY, CovertWednesday, Noon - 2 p.m.
Clients MUST call the central office to register and can go once a month.
Items Needed:Laundry detergent, bar soap, body wash, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, paper towels, toothpaste, razors (men’s and women’s), shaving cream, and feminine products.
CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND HOUSEWARES
Clothing is now available at our Personal Care Pantry. If you're in need, you MUST get a referral from We Care (can go once a season).
Furniture is available through a We Care and Habitat for Humanity ReStore voucher. You must call the We Care office for a referral/voucher (one per year).
Please click here, for the latest up to date list of free area stores.
Items Accepted: Clean and gently used clothes and shoes, new clothes, pots and pans, plates, sheets and bedding, blankets and children’s items.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
Coordinated through the We Care office(s)
Open to anyone, of any age or income
FREE medical equipment loaned on a first-come, first-serve basis
Keep it as long as you need it. Then return it.
Items Accepted: light-weight wheelchairs, walkers with seats, bath chairs, shower seats, bedside commodes, toilet risers, walker or wheelchair bags, canes and bed pads. NO ELECTRIC ITEMS (i.e.: blood pressure monitor, feed tubes, C-Pap machines, electric wheelchairs, hospital beds, etc.) and NO CRUTCHES (we have too many currently).
UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Coordinated through the We Care office.
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 over 15 other agencies to ensure each bill is paid in full.
Seasonal - October 1 - May 31.
Funds accepted all year! Volunteers needed during the month of February each year.
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY
GAS VOUCHER for emergency work, school or doctors appointments for life threatening conditions, i.e.: chemotherapy or dialysis.
FREE Rides through VB Transit
Funds accepted all year to provide much needed transportation.
NEW!!!! BILL ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
Generous donors have given financially to We Care in order to provide assistance for those facing difficulty paying their bills.
You must be able to prove need (financial, illness, circumstantial, etc.)
Give our office a call to see if you qualify!
Funds accepted all year to provide basic necessities for families.
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.
Contact the We Care office for items needed.
OTHER MINISTRIES AND RESOURCES:
SHOWER MINISTRY with Hope Reformed Church. We Care provides the towels and toiletries, Hope provides the shower. Call We Care to register.
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.
RAMPIN' FOR JESUS - As needed basis
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.
HISPANIC MINISTRY AND MIGRANT OUTREACH
The We Care office has a Spanish-speaking associate who works diligently with our Hispanic and/or Migrant worker families to make sure their unique needs are met.
Contact We Care for how you can help!
Don’t see what you need?
Call our office -
269-637-4342.
… Because We Care!
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