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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Our partners at Crystal Mountain are hosting Ski & Ride on Saturday, December 9.

$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!