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Mobile food pantry coming to Copper Country communities in early 2026

February 4, 2026 | By Emilie Jacques

Mobile Food Pantry first half 2026 1x1To help support nutritional well-being across the Copper Country, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation has partnered with Feeding America West Michigan to co-sponsor mobile food pantry deliveries in Calumet, Chassell and Ontonagon throughout early 2026.

Mobile food pantries provide a variety of food, including fresh produce and dairy products, all at no cost to community members. Attendees will only need to provide basic contact information and affirm a need for food; identification or proof of income are not required. Food is distributed in a drive-through format, with each delivery serving approximately 300 families.

Mobile food pantry schedule

Lineup starts at 11 a.m. for all delivery dates and locations, with distribution beginning at noon. This schedule is subject to change; view Feeding America West Michigan's most up-to-date schedule.

Calumet

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 56512 Rockland Street, Calumet, MI 49913 - hosted by CLK Council of Churches

  • Wednesday, February 25
  • Wednesday, April 29
  • Wednesday, June 24

Chassell

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 42905 Wilson Memorial Dr, Chassell, MI 49916 - hosted by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

  • Wednesday, April 8

Ontonagon

Ontonagon Village Fire Hall, 315 River Street, Ontonagon, MI 49953 - hosted by the Ontonagon Volunteer Fire Department

  • Wednesday, April 1
  • Wednesday, June 3

Feeding America West Michigan

Feeding America West Michigan is a food bank that serves 40 of Michigan’s 83 counties. Its service area spans from the Indiana border north through the western half of the state and extends throughout the entire Upper Peninsula. This is the seventh year Copper Shores has funded mobile food pantries from Feeding America West Michigan, reflecting the Foundation’s long-term commitment to improving food access in the Copper Country.

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Emilie Jacques

Emilie Jacques

"I graduated from Michigan Tech with a B.S. in Psychology, a minor in Communication Studies, and a minor in Media Production. I love the outdoors and DnD." You can reach Emilie at communications@coppershores.org.