BACN's Service & Donation Hours
Monday 10am – 2pm
Tuesday 10am – 2pm & 4pm – 7pm
Wednesday 10am – 2pm
Thursday 10am – 2pm
Friday 10am – 12pm
Don’t miss BACN’s two special Saturday Donation Days
Saturday, May 18, 9 am – 1 pm
Saturday, September 14, 9 am – 1 pm
BACN's Service & Donation Hours
Monday 10am – 2pm
Tuesday 10am – 2pm & 4pm – 7pm
Wednesday 10am – 2pm
Thursday 10am – 2pm
Friday 10am – 12pm
Don’t miss BACN’s two special Saturday Donation Days
Saturday, May 18, 9 am – 1 pm
Saturday, September 14, 9 am – 1 pm
Our Mission
Benzie Area Christian Neighbors strives to improve the quality of life for people with limited resources in our community by providing food, clothing, financial assistance, education and social support in collaboration with area resources.
- BACN has been the caring community of Neighbors helping Neighbors for 40 years
- Our philosophy is that we are all Neighbors, with gifts to give and needs to be met
- BACN’s role in the community is not only direct assistance, but also connection to other agencies providing basic needs
- BACN welcomes ALL, with no regard to age, gender, physical ability, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual preference, religious affiliation or lack thereof
Welcoming New Neighbors
Serving Neighbors from Benzie & northern Manistee counties
Please give us a call to learn criteria (231) 882-9544. Check our service area map here.
We are open for Neighbor services and donations during the following hours:
Monday: 10am to 2pm
Tuesday: 10am to 2pm PLUS 4pm to 7pm
Wednesday: 10am to 2pm
Thursday: 10am to 2pm
Friday: 10am to 12pm
If you are visiting for the first time, please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing.
Weather Closings: If either Benzie County Central or Frankfort Elberta Area Schools are closed due to bad weather, BACN will also be closed. If evening school activities are cancelled or there is a bad afternoon storm, we will be closed on Tuesday evening. Please check BACN’s Facebook page for the latest updates.
Our Mission
Benzie Area Christian Neighbors strives to improve the quality of life for people with limited resources in our community by providing food, clothing, financial assistance, education and social support in collaboration with area resources.
- BACN has been the caring community of Neighbors helping Neighbors for 40 years
- Our philosophy is that we are all Neighbors, with gifts to give and needs to be met
- BACN’s role in the community is not only direct assistance, but also connection to other agencies providing basic needs
- BACN welcomes ALL, with no regard to age, gender, physical ability, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual preference, religious affiliation or lack thereof
Welcoming New Neighbors
Serving Neighbors from Benzie & northern Manistee counties
Please give us a call to learn criteria (231) 882-9544. Check our service area map.
We are open for Neighbor services and donations during the following hours:
Monday: 10am to 2pm
Tuesday: 10am to 2pm PLUS 4pm to 7pm
Wednesday: 10am to 2pm
Thursday: 10am to 2pm
Friday: 10am to 12pm
If you are visiting for the first time, please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing.
Weather Closings: If either Benzie County Central or Frankfort Elberta Area Schools are closed due to bad weather, BACN will also be closed. If evening school activities are cancelled or there is a bad afternoon storm, we will be closed on Tuesday evening. Please check BACN’s Facebook page for the latest updates.
How do we serve our Community?
Chris & Theresa Webber Food Pantry visits & senior bags delivered in partnership with Benzie Senior Resources during 2023
Household members who received items distributed through the Clothing Center in 2023
The number of individuals who generously volunteered time and resources at BACN in 2023
Individuals sought their GED or received assistance with employment opportunities through the Foster Family Learning Center in 2023
The number of Households that received financial assistance with expenses
The amount of New Households that were welcomed to BACN during 2023
The average number of students who received food every weekend during the 2023 school year through the BACN Blessings in a Backpack program
The average number of students who received food every weekend during the 2023 school year through the BACN Blessings in a Backpack program
Recently at BACN
Did You Know You can Give a Gift to Celebrate a Birthday, Anniversary or Other Special Occasion?
We are happy to send notifications to let people know you have honored them or their occasion through BACN’s work.
As with regular honorarium or memorial gifts, please be sure to click on the area under the donation amount that says, “Add special instructions to the seller.” In this area, let us know the occasion, the date if applicable, and the name and address (or email address) of the person you would like notified.
To celebrate your special occasion or person with a gift to BACN, click Donate Now at the bottom of the page.
Want more ways to support BACN? Click each logo for additional information.
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