Up North Progressive

The Mason County Democratic Party want to prove there’s more than one way to positively impact their county. They challenged the Mason County Republicans to a canned food drive. Between January 5, 2019, to March 8, 2019, Mason County Democratic Party want to collect food for the Lakeshore Food Club. The losing party will donate an extra $50 to the pantry.

The Mason County Democratic Party will collect canned goods at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison Street, during their business meetings on February 7, 2019, and March 7, 2019. Republicans can take their donations to the front porch at 309 N Harrison Street.

The Lakeshore Food Club is located in the Lakeshore Resource Network building in Ludington, Michigan. The program is made possible through the generosity of John and Anita Wilson’s Pennies from Heaven Foundation, the same organization that shuttered Journey Alternative Junior/Senior High School so they could open for-profit charter school Gateway to Success in Scottville, MI.

People who show the need for food but can’t afford the cost due to financial hardship can join the food club. Members pay a $10.00 fee per month or volunteer for two hours. Credits to buy the food in the club are based on family size and financial situation.

No matter who collects the most canned goods, the community wins. Good luck!