Upcoming Office Closure
Please note that our office will be closed on Tuesday, April 14th, for staff training. We will reopen on Wednesday, April 15th, at 8:30 a.m.
March Food Assistance Resources
Link to food resource map courtesy of Feeding America West Michigan https://www.feedwm.org/findfood/
Western Upper Peninsula
(Gogebic, Ontonagon, Iron, Houghton, Keweenaw)
Feeding America – Houghton County (Drive Thru)
Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 42905 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell
Feeding America – Houghton County (Drive Thru)
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 56512 Rockland Street, Calumet
Feeding America – Gogebic County (Drive Thru)
Date: Thursday, April 30
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Gogebic Community College, E4946 Jackson Rd., Ironwood
St. Vincent de Paul - Bessemer Food Pantry
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 103 N. Case St., Bessemer
Phone: 906-663-4436
St. Vincent de Paul - Crystal Falls Food Pantry
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 11 N. Fifth St., Crystal Falls
Phone: 906-874-0171
St. Vincent de Paul - Hancock Food Pantry
Hours: Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (leave a message at other times)
Location: 206 Quincy St., Hancock
Phone: 906-523-5504
St. Vincent de Paul - Iron River Food Pantry
Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 313 W. Genesee St., Iron River
Phone: 906-265-9390 (leave a message at other times)
St. Vincent de Paul - Ironwood Food Pantry
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 216 W. Aurora St., Ironwood
Phone: 906-932-4325
St. Vincent de Paul - Ontonagon Food Pantry
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (by appointment)
Location: 205 Quartz St, Ontonagon
Phone: 906-884-4978
Calumet Free Fridge
Free, no-questions-asked local produce and shelf-stable items.
Location: 25703 Scott St., Calumet
Phone: 906-934-2160
Canterbury House - Community Meals
Hours: Wednesday evenings
Location: 1405 E Houghton Ave, Houghton
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – Weekly Free Community Meal
Hours: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM
Call ahead required: 906-482-5410
Location: 1100 College Ave, Houghton
Husky Food Access Network (MTU) - Houghton Community Food Pantry
24/7 meal packs available at Public Safety & Police Services
Emergency food and financial resources are available through the Dean of Students’ Office
More information: https://www.mtu.edu/huskyfan/
Let’s Eat Community Meal – Monthly Free Community Meal
Regional community meal; open to all.
Hours: Sunday, April 19, 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall, (Holy Trinity Lutheran Church) 42905 Hwy US 41, Chassell
Let’s Eat Community Meals - Hancock Area
Free community-wide meals are provided every third Sunday of the month
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: American Legion Hall, 1320 Quincy Street, Hancock
Phone: 906-523-4315
Central Upper Peninsula
(Baraga, Marquette, Delta, Dickinson, Menominee)
Feeding America – Dickinson County (Drive Thru)
Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 3:00 Central Time
Location: Norway Community Food Pantry, 130 O'Dill Dr., Norway
Feeding America – Dickinson County (Drive Thru)
Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 11:00 AM Central Time
Location: Redemption Hill Church, 332 S. Carpenter Ave., Kingsford
Feeding America– Marquette County (Drive Thru)
Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Grace Lutheran Church, 558 W M-35, Gwinn
Feeding America – Marquette County (Drive Thru)
Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Silver Creek Thrift Store, 219 Silver Creek Road, Marquette
Feeding America – Marquette County (Drive Thru)
Date: Wednesday, April 15
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: NMU Berry Events Center, 1401 Presque Isle, Marquette
Feeding America – Marquette County (Drive Thru)
Date: Thursday, April 22
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Corner of Ave C. and Third Street, KI Sawyer
Feeding America – Delta County (Drive Thru)
Date: Wednesday, April 15
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Salvation Army Escanaba, 3001 5th Ave. S., Escanaba
Feeding America – Menominee County (Drive Thru)
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 10:00 AM Central Time
Location: Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA, 1600 West Drive, Menominee
Feeding America – Menominee County (Drive Thru)
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Hannahville Community Center, W484 Casino Lane, Wilson
St. Vincent de Paul - Escanaba Food Pantry
Pantry Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lunch Served: Wednesdays, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 115 N. 8th St., Escanaba
Phone: 906-789-1434
St. Vincent de Paul - Gladstone Food Pantry & Financial Aid
Pantry Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Location: 816 Delta Ave., Gladstone
Phone: 906-428-9690
St. Vincent de Paul - Iron Mountain Food Pantry
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Appointments (Tuesday and Thursday)
Location: 101 West A St., Iron Mountain
Phone: 906-779-0749
St. Vincent de Paul - Ishpeming Food Pantry
Hours: Monday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 322 Cleveland Ave., Ishpeming
Phone: 906-486-6340
St. Vincent de Paul - L’Anse Food Pantry
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 10 E. Broad St., L’Anse
Phone: 906-524-7001
St. Vincent de Paul - Norway Food Pantry
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Central Time
Location: 431 Main St., Norway
Phone: 906-563-7302
Escanaba Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry
Hours: Monday 1:00 pm - 4:00 PM and Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 210 S. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba
First Covenant Church - Community Meal
Hours: Wednesdays, 5:15 PM Central Time
Location: 125 East “H” St., Iron Mountain
Phone: 906-774-5611 for more information
First Presbyterian Church - Community Meal
Hours: Daily 5:00–5:30 PM Central Time
Location: 395 Hamilton, Kingsford
Phone: 906-774-4211 for more information
First United Methodist Church - Community Meal
Hours: 2nd Thursday of the month, 5:00 PM Central Time
Location: 106 Fourth St., Iron Mountain
Phone: 906-774-3586 for more information
Grace United Methodist Church - Community Meal
Hours: Third Sunday of the month, 5:00 PM Central Time
Location: 130 O’Dill Dr., Norway
Phone: 906-563-8917 for more information
St. Mary Queen of Peace - Community Meal
Hours: Tuesdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Central Time
Location: 600 Marquette Blvd, Kingsford
Phone: 906-774-6122
Trinity Methodist Church - Community Meal
Hours: Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00 PM Central Time
Location: 808 Carpenter Ave, Iron Mountain
Phone: 906-774-2545 for more information
Eastern Upper Peninsula
(Alger, Luce, Schoolcraft, Mackinac, Chippewa)
Feeding America – Chippewa County (Drive Thru)
Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Big Bear Arena (Chi Mukwa), 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie
Feeding America – Mackinac County (Walk Up)
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Little Bear Arena, 275 Marquette Street, St. Ignace
Feeding America – Luce County (Drive Thru)
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: GCCP Dunlap Center, 6545 M-123, Newberry
Christ’s Fellowship Ministries – Food and Clothing Pantry
Hours: Monday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 8082 Cornell Rd., Germfask
Phone: 906-586-3703
CLM Community Action Agency – Food Pantry locations
Calvary Center: 524 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie
Fenlon Center: 368 Reagon St., St. Ignace
Newberry Center: 113 W. Helen St., Newberry
Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (all locations)
Love INC of West Mackinac County
Food assistance for western Mackinac County residents
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: 14015 Melville St., Engadine
Registration form required at pickup
Marcy’s Pantry
Hours: Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 17475 W. County Rd. H-42, Curtis
Salvation Army – Sault Ste. Marie
Daily Food Hours: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 132 W. Spruce St., Sault Ste. Marie
Food box available once every two months
Phone: 906-632-6521
St. Vincent de Paul - Manistique Food Pantry
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 231 S. Cedar Ave., Manistique
Phone: 906-341-8181
Physical Disability Support Group
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 5th, 2026.
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Adaptive Driving Information
General note: what works for one person may not work for another. The information below provides general guidance for navigating adaptive driving and may require additional resources and support.
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
- Often, a referral from MRS is required for adaptive driving testing and for financial assistance with hand controls and other adaptive driving equipment.
- MRS authorizations typically last six months, so the full process with Mary Free Bed, including evaluations, driving instruction hours, and the driving test, must be completed within this authorization period. If all steps are not completed within this timeframe, the process may need to be restarted.
- Mary Free Bed conducts evaluations to determine whether adaptive driving equipment is appropriate.
- Assessments often include tests of dexterity, visual processing speed, and reaction time completed in an office setting.
- Following the evaluation, a staff member works with the individual to identify the adaptive equipment that best meets their needs.
- It may be helpful to follow up with MRS to confirm whether financial assistance is available for the testing required by Mary Free Bed.
Driving Instruction & Practice
- Once adaptive equipment is selected, Mary Free Bed recommends a specific number of driving hours to practice using the equipment.
- Driving instruction typically begins in low-stress environments, such as parking lots, then progresses to low-traffic roads and eventually to higher-traffic areas.
- The initial Mary Free Bed driving evaluation is completed in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- After equipment needs are established, additional driving hours can often be completed in Traverse City, Michigan. When possible, completing more driving hours in Traverse City is generally easier overall.
- For driving hours that can be completed in the Upper Peninsula, consider contacting Lisa Valentine at 906 Drive in Escanaba, Michigan
- If a person held a driver’s license before acquiring a disability, the required driving hours may be minimal.
Licensing
- A set number of driving hours using the recommended adaptive equipment is required before taking the driving test to obtain a driver’s license.
- Adaptive driving tests require an authorized test administrator from Lansing, so it is important to confirm the administrator’s availability and test date in advance of the driving exam.
- Any adaptive equipment used must be documented on the driver’s license.
Friday Office Hours
Our physical office space is closed to the public on Fridays. We will still be open for scheduled appointments and phone calls. Please call our office at 906-228-5744 for service on Fridays.
SAIL invests in and serves individuals living with disabilities across the U.P.
We hope any individual who might need SAIL in the U.P. will use us for peer support, independent living skills building, self-advocacy and gaining the confidence to live their best life.
We are here for you! Call us today at 906-228-5744.
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UP Sled Hockey
Sled hockey provides opportunities for many types of disabilities and there are opportunities available in local areas for recreation all the way to the National Sled Team that plays in the Paralympics.
U.P. Vet's Served
U.P. Vets SERVED is a program developed by SAIL for veterans of every ability and military families. We focus on creating opportunities for everyone to socialize in a supportive environment.
Assistive Technology
SAIL’s Assistive Technology Program can help match individuals with any items or devices they need to be more independent in their daily lives! Assistive Technology may include wheelchairs, memory aids, or computer software.
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It's always important to recognize & contribute to people/ organizations that do the most good. This time of year though it feels even more important. Julie & her staff do so much for our community and we are so lucky to have them. Happy Holidays.