Blessings In A Backpack - TC Project

09/09/2021

Contact Linda Wierenga if you are interested.

04/28/2021

Sue Gotts is hosting a flower sale again that is supporting Blessings in a Backpack. It will take place this Friday, April 30 until Sunday, May 2 (as long as the supply of plants lasts). It will take place at 4619 N. Long Lake Rd., 8 AM - 6 PM. This is a private residence, owned by Sue, just before the curve on N. Long Lake. She has beautiful hanging baskets and planters that cost $17 and $22, or $28 for large pots. She doesn't have any flats - too cold yet! Speaking from experience these are the best hanging flowers I've ever had.
This year 20% of ALL profits during that time will be donated to Blessings but you'll want to shop early to get the best choice of these beautiful flowers! Come check them out!

10/15/2020

We are in need of a volunteer driver for East Middle School. It involves picking up boxes of packed food from Father Fred and delivering it to the school you are assigned to. If you, or someone you know, is interested in helping with providing food to children in need, please contact us soon.

09/15/2020

We are ramping up to start this school year!!! We look forward to once again providing food for children, who may not have nutritious food on the weekends.
At this time, we are in need of volunteer drivers for Kalkaska and Kingsley Schools, and Silver Lake and Blair. It involves picking up boxes of packed food from Father Fred and delivering it to the school you are assigned to. If you, or someone you know, is interested in helping with that please contact me ASAP.

09/10/2020

We are needing a volunteer driver for Kalkaska Schools, delivering to Kalkaska Middle School. This driver needs to be someone who can carry a lot of boxes of food into the school each week between Tuesday afternoon - Thursday afternoon, after picking the boxes up from Father Fred. Please message us if you are interested in helping us bring food to children in need.

05/18/2020

Update: So I found out that Sue's bedding plants were delayed. With ever-changing rules I guess we all have learned to go-with-the-flow! She does have hanging baskets and patio pots now but I'll let you know when the bedding plants are ready. She thought about 10 days.

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Sue Gotts is hosting another plant sale with a percentage of the profits going to Blessings in a Backpack!!! Here are the details!

Monday May 18 - 22 (or till gone) 12-6:00 pm!

Bedding Plants Sale: Marigolds, Geraniums, Cosmos, Million Bells, Herbs, Creeping Jenny and much more.

This is a private residence, just before the curve, on N. Long Lake.
Please wear masks and social distance while browsing.

Even though it's raining, the plants are beautiful. Come check them out!

05/01/2020

Update...There are only 31 plants left. Tomorrow, May 6, will be the last day for this sale!!!

There is a flower sale that is supporting Blessings in a Backpack that will take place from May 4 (starting at 1 PM) until May 9 (change in date because of delivery change). It will take place at 4619 N. Long Lake Rd., 8 AM - 6 PM. This is a private residence, owned by Sue Gotts, just before the curve on N. Long Lake. Sue has beautiful hanging baskets and planters that cost $16, $21, or $26. She doesn't have any flats - too cold yet! Speaking from experience these are the best hanging flowers I've ever had.

This year a percentage of ALL sales during that time will be donated to Blessings but you'll want to shop early to get the best choice of these beautiful flowers!

Please follow these guidelines when shopping:
Masks mandatory
Gloves if you have them.
Stay 6 feet away from everyone
She takes cash and check. NO CREDIT CARDS

Please make sure to thank her for her donation over the last 5 years to Blessings with this sale!

03/16/2020

Information on Food Distribution for Students.

Father Fred is offering the boost program and the schools that we serve are providing options.

See these links for what is happening:

https://www.fatherfred.org/blog/covid-19-update-we-are-changing-the-way-we-provide-essential-services/

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vT2fx95AjYq5hYspG0WMGLJwoNHtIGMHogmpaLKf-X5Ds8E8Uky2rxfcAdIQmCBjs9aKRF7NZy7s6NS/pubhtml?gid=150461173&single=true&fbclid=IwAR0v5svLNNraMbdHkrKbuEHqK-Eva792Ri28wtpH66NqToI3JztZiglWqTU

11/14/2019

2019 Chili Cook-Off Results:
Chili #11 was the Winner of the 2019 Chili Cook-Off! There were 2 very close 2nd Place Chili's. #5 & # 7 tied for 2nd.
#11 - Ron Gokey
#5 - Shane Carson
#7 Chris Cuddington

There was a lot of great chili and Classic Motor Sports thanks everyone for their participation. We tried something a little different this year and took in Food Items, Backpacks and other items along with cash donations. You can see in the pictures this donation box was overfilled with items! We also took in cash and I will get everyone the final donation amount later today, but I want to give a special shout out to the Scorpions Motorcycle Club for their very generous donation of $100 to Blessings In A Backpack - TC Project! If anyone was not able to make it down and would like to make a donation today, stop in! I still have the collection box out! If you are local, I can pick up a donation! We will be delivering items and money later this week.
Thanks you to UpNorthLive for coming out to the cook-off! Check out their broadcast! Good Job Don! https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/chili-cook-off-raises-funds-to-feed-area-kids?fbclid=IwAR3DDREyMxMAF3gPi2mBCo28AF7J6PrK-D4JfnkL-EXs9kuXxbDYh2yB674

11/14/2019

Thank you!!

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. , (WPBN/WGTU) -- Things were heating up at Classic Motor Sports in Traverse City Saturday. The business held its third annual Chili Cook-Off to raise money for the Father Fred Foundation. To taste the chili, people could pay an entry fee or bring in a non-perishable food...