Courtesy Photo Pictured from left to right are Martin Thomson, FFNM Legacy Foundation Board chairman, and Ron Hayes, Sunrise Community Food Pantry Board co-coordinator.

ALPENA — First Federal of Northern Michigan Legacy Foundation recently presented a $1,000 check to Sunrise Community Food Pantry as one of their first quarter grant recipients. The $1,000 will be used to replenish the food pantry’s food inventory so that they can continue to provide for families in need.

Sunrise Community Food Pantry operates out of Hubbard Lake Bible Church. They distribute food to families in Alpena, Alcona, and Montmorency counties with household income below government established poverty thresholds. From October 2020 to December 2020, they provided food to an average of 93 families and 192 individuals. Their food distributions are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

The program operates completely on volunteer efforts. The volunteers pick up food deliveries from Alpena, stock shelves, register clients as required, pack and distribute food boxes and assist by carrying the food to client cars.

To find out how you can support the Sunrise Community Food Pantry by making a donation or volunteering your time and talent, contact Delores Dusterhoft at 989-727-3606.

About FFNM Legacy Foundation

Headquartered in Alpena, the First Federal of Northern Michigan Legacy Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to serving community activities and nonprofit organizations in the Greater Alanson, Cheboygan, Gaylord, Lewiston, Oscoda, Mio, and Alpena areas. The FFNM Legacy Foundation welcomes grant applications for consideration at its quarterly meeting. Applications are available at https://www.ffnmlegacyfoundation.com.