The first Marshall County COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund grant awards were made to food pantries and organizations providing housing and utility assistance to families impacted by COVID-19 in the Marshall County area.
The Marshall County COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund grants at the United Way of Marshall County were awarded on April 10 in the total amount of $22,250. The United Way is partnering with the Marshall County Community Foundation who is networking with businesses, educators, faith-based and disaster relief organizations, nonprofits, and volunteers to address immediate needs.
The grant recipients include the Argos Methodist Church Food Pantry, Bourbon First United Methodist Church Helping Hands Food Pantry, Project Help in Bremen, Grace United Church of Christ Food Pantry in Culver, Monastery of the Holy Martyrs Food Pantry in Plymouth, Marshall County Neighborhood Center in Plymouth, and Bread of Life Food Pantry in Plymouth. These organizations will use the funds to restock shelves and continue important services throughout this pandemic as increased clientele utilize these resources. Food pantry hours can be found on a link provided with this story on our website at max983.net.
Link to Hope and Project Help received grants for housing and utility assistance that will be made in collaboration with township trustees and other community partners including non-profits and faith-based organizations.
Residents with questions regarding food, childcare, housing and utility assistance, and mental health services can call 2-1-1.
