Food Bank
Before Monthly Food Distribution... After Distribution.
Our Food Bank offers food, household supplies and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals to families in need. Food is either purchased by Grant monies or donated by community groups and residents.
Clothing Bank
Qualifying low-income families residing in Eastern Allegan County are eligible to use the Pantry once-per-month. First time clients are seen by appointment and then return as needed during our monthly Distribution days and times thereafter.
Our Food Bank is set-up as a grocery store style where families can choose which items will best suit their needs based on a pounds allotment. Donations are always needed and welcome
Video Tour of The Martin Area Resource Center
Video Tour of The Martin Area Resource Center
Clothing Bank
We offer low-income families throughout Allegan County the opportunity to visit our Clothing Bank once-per-month. Our Clothing building is stocked with clean, quality clothing in a variety of sizes and styles. We have a department store set-up with clothing sorted by gender and size. We offer shoes and clothing from newborn through adult 3X and sometimes more!
Our Clothing Bank has two seasons, restocking twice a year for Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer clothing.
This program is offered based only on DONATIONS received!
The Clothing Bank is open during our monthly food distribution and during most Office Hours. Calling ahead is recommended.
Household Furnishings –
Donated household goods such as; kitchen utensils, cookware, linens are available for eligible families residing in Allegan County on an as-available-basis.
The Martin Christmas Project
Martin Area Resource Center offers holiday assistance for children ages 0-17 residing in the Martin Public School District. We offer new toys and gifts to children from low income families.
Sign-up for Christmas Project begins in October of each year. Qualifying families may sign-up at the MARC office or Martin Public Schools.
Assistance after Fire
We have household items (dishware, linens, bedding, kitchen utensils, etc.) set aside to assist in cases of fire emergency. Contact Director Amanda Shumaker for assistance Cell-269.355.5631
Other Client Services –
Our dedicated Staff at MARC is available to assist with Case Management services including, but not limited to: referrals to other Agencies, assistance with Government applications for benefits, budgeting services, crisis intervention, and life skills mentoring and advice.
**Emergency requests are accepted from any area in Allegan County with follow-up referrals made to the appropriate Home Agency for further assistance.
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