The Food Pantry is located at St. Philip Neri Church, 831 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. It is open every Tuesday • 10 am – 1 pm and volunteers are needed to help.
The item of the month in July is PASTA NOODLES - SPAGHETTI = ANY KIND ANY BRAND
You may leave these items AND other non-perishable donations in or near the bin in our church foyer.
A reminder: donated items must be in their original sealed packaging/no open bags or boxes or partially used items. Importantly, they must also display current, non-expired dating for “use by” purposes. The food pantry cannot distribute any item that is past-date and expired. While many items are safe beyond their expiration date, they are not usable by the food pantry and will be discarded.
Please keep in mind, monetary donations are used to purchase food in bulk quantities at a reduced cost. You may give through your church offering -- please mark your gift "Food Pantry." Thank you!
We look forward to seeing you at our next blood drive on JULY 17 from 11am-4pm!
Two Local Opportunities coming August 2nd and August 7th:
August 2nd, 2025 - Saturday - 9a.m. to NOON -
Tire and Electronic Recycling Collection
Location: Recycle of Osceola County, 531 East Lincoln Ave., Reed City, MI 49677.
Tire Recycling:
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No Charge ---passenger tire on/off rim
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Limit ten (10) tires
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No tires over four (4) feet tall or wider than twelve (12) inches
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Tires must be free of debris
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No business, commercial farm, heavy equipment or gel filled tires
Electronic Recycling:
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No Charge ---Office and household electronics. Items with a cord (TV's, computers, monitors, keyboards, microwaves, phones, stereos, game systems, printers, etc.)
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No units containing freon
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No large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dehumidifiers, etc.)
OSCEOLA -LAKE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
For additional information call the Osceola-Lake Conservation District at
(231)465-8012 or email mark.sweppenheiser@macd.org
This program is made possible through generous support from Cargill, Osceola County, Osceola County Community Foundation, Recycle of Osceola County, Reed City, Richmond Township and EGLE.
All Conservation District programs and services are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status or disability.
August 7th, 2025 - Thursday - 2p.m. to 6p.m. Lake - Mecosta - Osceola Counties Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day
Where: Mecosta County Mecosta County Fairgrounds (540 West Ave., Big Rapids)
Osceola County Road Commission South Facility (4737 Makwa Dr., Hersey)
Who: Residents of Mecosta, Osceola or Lake Counties can bring Hazardous material to either collection site.
Cost: The community's continued support and donations are extremely important for the continued success of the HHW event. Suggested minimum donation of $15 per vehicle is appreciated to help offset the cost of disposal.
Household Hazardous Waste are materials that, if disposed of incorrectly, can cause environmental damage by contaminating ground and surface waters, threatening human health and wildlife.
Items such as: Oil based paint products ( NO LATEX PAINT ), glue, adhesives, pesticides, fertilizers, mercury, household cleaners, lithium batteries (no other types of batteries will be collected), used motor oil (see note below), oil filters, florescent light bulbs, gasoline and antifreeze, to name but a few.
Note: Used motor oil will only be accepted in 5-gallon containers or less.
No 55-gallon drums.
Pre-registration is not required unless you are bringing over 200 lbs. of waste for disposal. For a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items or volunteer opportunities, please call Osceola-Lake Conservation District at (231) 465-8012 or Mecosta Conservation District at (989) 309-9229, or go to our website at www.mecostacd.org or www.osceolalakecd.org.
This project is supported by the Mecosta and Osceola-Lake Conservation Districts, MAEAP "Clean Sweep" Program, local units of government, municipalities, businesses, organizations foundations and individual donations. All Conservation District programs and services are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
The women (United Women in Faith) are now accepting items for the Fall Rummage Sale, which will be held on Saturday, September 27th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Electronics, televisions, books, or items from a smoky environment, will not be accepted for the sale.
Shoe Collection Fundraiser to assist the Stanwood Lions Club
Gently used shoes (without holes or damaged soles) are being collected to be processed by Funds.org for distribution in other countries, helping the native people earn money selling shoes.
In turn, Stanwood Lions Club earns money per pound of shoes donated. The shoe fundraiser is to raise money for the club’s vision program, which provides eye exams and glasses for children in the Morley Stanwood School system whose parents cannot afford glasses for their child(ren).
`If you have any type of shoes to donate (tennis shoes, boots, high heels, dress shoes, casual shoes, sandals -- men’s, women’s, or children’s sizes), please drop them off in the collection box by the office. Your help with this fundraiser is very much appreciated!
HELP AVAILABLE
The Women in Faith of our church have been concerned for the seniors in our congregation who need help at times accomplishing chores in their homes but, are not able to do some of those chores now.
The Osceola County Commission on Aging has help available with housekeeping chores, rides for appointments, and meals among other services. Some options require a fee, but grants are also available dependent on income.
If you need help in your home, call 231-734-5559 for more information.
42nd Circuit Court – Family Division Seeks Foster Families to join our dynamic team of foster parents!
We offer lots of support, training and flexibility. Foster homes are needed for youth ages 8 to 17. We have a need for respite care and short placements. Foster parents can be married or single, rent or own their home, and work full or part-time. Payment is provided.
Please call Jodie Garner, 42nd Circuit Court – Family Division • 989-832-6398 for a packet of information.
Prayer Changes Things
To submit or update a prayer request, please call: (231)832-9441 or email: office@reedcityumc.com