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18th Annual Frostbite Food Drive ~ February 3-12 2012

The 18th annual Father Fred Frostbite Food Drive will take place February 3-12, 2012. The Father Fred pantry has grown rapidly over the years to become the largest food pantry in ...

1st Annual Canstruction TC Frostbite Buildup ~ Saturday, January 28, 2012

Click to view photos and awards for Canstruction TC! The Father Fred Foundation in conjunction with our local chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is holding the 1st ...

Eleven Cent Christmas

By Pastor Jim Holwerda, Father Fred Chaplain "God, why can't someone just leave a bunch of money on a tray?" The prayer was partly exasperation and partly wishful thinking. The ...

Holidays a Time for Generosity

The generosity of people never ceases to amaze us here at The Father Fred Foundation. What we’re seeing this year as the holidays near only underscores that. Many individuals have ...

Serving those who 'fall between the cracks' more important than ever

By MARTIE MANTY At this time of year, many turn to The Father Fred Foundation, wanting to know how they can help. The simplest answer, frankly, is: cash donations. As ...

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery Hosts Day of Giving‏ for Father Fred

On Saturday, December 10, the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula are hosting a "Day of Giving" to help support area nonprofit organizations. For one day only, each winery will be ...

Father Fred Volunteers Distribute Toys for Tots

Once again we will be helping with the distribution of Toys for Tots. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sue Bauer, Father Fred volunteer coodinator, at (231) 947-2055. For ...

Food Rescue, St. Francis, Gallaghers Distribute Apples‏

In the Holiday spirit, Food Rescue and St. Francis High School student volunteers visited Father Fred to distribute apples on Tuesday morning.  Thank you to Gallaghers Farm Market for donating from ...

Thank You, Medical Assistants!

Father Fred extends a big “Thank You” to the Northwest Chapter of Medical Assistants, Rocky Welch, store manager of the 8th Street Glens, their staff, and all of the shoppers who donated ...

840 Bags of Food Collected By St. Francis and St. Joseph Parishes

A big thank you to Mike Krueger and the congregations of St. Francis and St. Joseph parishes for conducting a bag drive on the weekend of November 12 and 13.    ...

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