At a time when many people are having difficulty providing food for their families, Mid Michigan Community Action’s emergency food pantry will no longer receive grant-based funding.

As federal and state funding become more difficult to rely on, local agencies like Clare United Way continue to a significant impact in helping those in need.

As mid-Michigan heads into another cold season, many seniors will once again face difficulty in putting food on the table; Mid Michigan Community Action can help. The agency has open enrollment for free supplemental food.

In partnership with Farwell Schools, Mid Michigan Community Action will open two new, free preschool classrooms for at-risk four-year olds.

At this point, one classroom will open on November 14; the second will open when enough children are enrolled. The new Community Action Preschools are housed in the Farwell Elementary.

This year over 450 kids, families, volunteers and community partners turned out at Mid Michigan Community Action’s annual fatherhood event and car show to provide families with a free, fun, informative evening of activities, resources and exciting vehicles.

As mid-Michigan families struggle with high unemployment and limited resources, Community Action has helped keep nearly 3,000 families warm with over $1.5 million in heat assistance during this program year.

Posted By: Eric Lloyd on 8/17/2011

It's a problem that puts Michigan in the bottom half of the country.

The latest Kids Count report released today ranks Michigan below average, 30th overall in state by state rankings.

To help struggling families with the back to school rush, Mid Michigan Community Action staff donated 223 pairs of socks and $125 to the Clare County DHS’ Back to School Program.