CALUMET, MI— Michigan State Police from the Calumet Post are working with five grocery stores in Houghton and Baraga Counties this week to help those with food insecurity.
The “Stuff a Blue Goose” events are being held in conjunction with the Michigan Harvest Gathering Campaign. Each store will have pre-made food bags available for the public to purchase and stuff into a blue patrol car.
The events take place Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tadych’s Marketplace in Houghton and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Larry’s Market in Baraga; Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden; and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pat’s Foods in L’Anse and Calumet.
Residents may also donate their own non-perishable food items.
Officials say there’s a significant need for food items at local pantries across the Upper Peninsula.
