Service hours are M-Th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donations of clothing & household items accepted during operating hours: M-Th 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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2022 Annual Report
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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 & Manistee Counties
Please give us a call to learn criteria (231) 882-9544. Check our service area map here.
Neighbor services are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Food and clothing donations will be gratefully accepted Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.
Weather Closings: If either Benzie County Central or Frankfort/Elberta Area Schools are closed, BACN will also close for the entire day.
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 & Manistee Counties
Please give us a call to learn criteria (231) 882-9544. Check our service area map.
Neighbor services are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Food and clothing donations will be gratefully accepted Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.
Weather Closings: If either Benzie County Central or Frankfort/Elberta area Schools are closed, BACN will also close for the entire day.
How do we serve our Community?
Chris & Theresa Webber Food Pantry visits & senior bags delivered in partnership with Benzie Senior Resources during 2022
Bags of Clothing were distributed through the Clothing Center in 2022
the number of individuals who volunteered at BACN in 2022
Individuals sought their GED or received assistance with employment opportunities through the Foster Family Learning Center in 2022
Households received window kits, energy saving devices, and/or assistance with utility payments in 2022
New households welcomed to BACN during 2022
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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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$5 from each lift ticket purchased will be donated to BACN to help us support our Neighbors in need.
Thank you, Crystal Mountain, for being such generous community members!
