Welcome to Community Cabinet Alma
What is the community cabinet?
The Community Cabinet, located in downtown Alma in between Katie Tobias State Farm and Ballyhoo books, has been serving Gratiot County and local community residents since March of 2020. The Community Cabinet started with a small cabinet and over the past few years it has been transformed into a permanent, larger staple that aides the community that we have the opportunity to serve. Our mission statement is to “Take what you need; Leave what you don’t; Donate if you can” The vision for the Community Cabinet is to continue to support those is need in our local community.
com.mu.ni.ty/ noun
1. ‘a group of people that care about each other and feel they belong together.
2. ‘a feeling of unified fellowship with others, having common ideals, goals and purpose.
3. Location; local
cab.i.net / noun
1. ‘a cupboard with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying articles
Call to Action & why we need your help / partnership:
We are currently in a food crisis. Our local school districts are at or close to 100% free and reduced lunch. Food assistance has been reduced as of March 2023. Along with the increased cost of groceries, this is leaving families in need. This is the gap the Community Cabinet fills!
There is a HIGH demand for essentials and we are asking for your partnership by supporting this community resource to keep it thriving. When local business owners, organizations & community members collaborate, we have the opportunity to enhance this resource by showing support and love.
How can you help?
1. Make a one-time financial contribution
2. Establish a recurring financial commitment (monthly, annually)
3. Donate Gift Cards for local grocery stores
4. Create a food drive & collect supplies
5. Stock the cabinet with essentials
6. Share information to raise awareness
Community Cabinet Essentials to Donate
Dry beans
Rice
Instant potatoes
Noodles
Pasta & sauce
Oatmeal packets / cereal
Canned meat
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Peanut butter / jelly
Canned soup
Ways to Make a Monetary Donation
You can make your donation by texting "CABINET" to 91999, igfn.us/form/LISVmw, OR you may make checks payable to UNITED WAY with COMMUNITY CABINET in the Memo line and mail to or drop off at: State Farm, 119 W Superior St, Ste 101, Alma, MI 48801.
Visit or message our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Thecommunitycabinet