The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of persons 60 years or older by supplementing their diets with nutritious United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodity foods. Eligible households receive a monthly distribution of food products, which may include cheese, canned meat, plant-based protein, vegetables, fruits, grains, cereals and juices.
***Pick-up Sites And Times***
Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action Agency
| Wednesdays | Thursdays | Mondays |
|---|---|---|
| 9:45-10:30 St Ignace-CLM-CAA Bldg. 11:15-11:30 Cedarville (Clark Com. Center) 12:00-12:30 Detour Township Hall 12:50-1:05 Goetzville (Raber Township Hall) 1:30-2:00 Pickford Township Hall 2:25-2:40 Rudyard Township Hall 3:00-3:15 Kinross Township Hall | 8:30-9:30 Sault Ste Marie - High Rise back lot (Across the street from St. Mary’s Church) | 10:00-11:00 Newberry-CLM-CAA Bldg. 11:30-12:15 Engadine (Garfield Twp. Hall) 12:45-1:00 Curtis (Portage Twp. Hall) |
| Dates: 2024 Wednesday, January 24th Wednesday, February 28th Wednesday, March 27th Wednesday, April 24th Wednesday, May 22nd Wednesday, June 26th Wednesday, July 24th Wednesday, August 28th Wednesday, September 25th Wednesday, October 23rd Monday, November 25th Wednesday, December 18th | Dates: 2024 Thursday, January 25th Thursday, February 29th Thursday, March 28th Thursday, April 25th Thursday, May 23rd Thursday, June 27th Thursday, July 25th Thursday, August 29th Thursday, September 26th Thursday, October 24th Tuesday, November 26th Thursday, December 19th | Dates: 2024 (Doubled up Bi-Monthly) Monday, February 26th Monday, April 29th Monday, June 24th Monday, August 26th Monday, October 28th Monday, December 30th |
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency
It is recommended to call ahead of time to find out details such as documentation
needed, appointment requirement, or in case information is collected ahead of time.
906-632-6521
Pantry: is by appointment only.
Community Kitchen: Lunch M-F 12n-12:30
Bread Rack: Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00am-12:00n,
Tues/Thurs 10:00am-12:00n & 12:30pm-3:30pm
Senior Centers (60+) also provide nutrition programs for their elders. Senior centers are located in the following areas: Community Action in the Sault, St. Ignace and Newberry as well as Senior Centers located in Rudyard, Detour, Sugar Island, Drummond Island, Raber, Curtis, Cedarville/Clark twp, Engadine/Garfield twp, Trout Lake and Whitefish twp.
906-632-6511
300 W. Spruce Street, Sault
Pantry: Mon/Tues/Wed 9:00am-11:00am
906-632-9625
1101 Minneapolis Street, Sault
Pantry: Tuesday’s 2:00pm-3:00pm
906-632-7771
555 Bingham Avenue, Sault
Pantry: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month
3:30pm-5:00pm
Sault: 906-632-3363
524 Ashmun Street (2nd floor)
St. Ignace: 906-643-8595
368 Reagon St.
Newberry: 906-293-5621
207 Newberry Ave.
EMERGENCY FOOD: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
906-495-4673
66 Cedar Grove Drive, Kincheloe
Pantry: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each Month
4:30pm-6:30pm Hop
906-484-9512
362 E M-134, Cedarville
Pantry: Monday-Friday 12:00n-4:00pm
906-293-3729
103 W. Helen Street, Newberry
Pantry: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
906-643-7360
250 Ferry Lane, St. Ignace
Pantry: Wednesday and Thursday 2:00pm-4:00pm
Where to Find Food When You Need It – Feeding America West Michigan (feedwm.org)
If you are aware of other pantries available in the tri-county area and the information is not on this list, please reach out to the Housing Department at Chippewa-Luce -Mackinac Community Action Agency. Provide the information, and the list will be updated. You can call the agency at 906-632-3363 and ask for housing or email housing@clmcaa.com
906-635-6076
3601 S. Mackinac Trail, Sault
Call For Details
*At least 1 household member needs to be Sault Tribe member
906-248-2527
12497 W. Lakeshore Drive, Bay Mills
Call For Details
*At least 1 household member needs to be Bay Mills Tribe member
Food packages can be 50 pounds or more in weight, to help make it easier to transport some recommended practices include: