Rapid Response Grants Awarded to Marshall County Organizations

United Way of Marshall County, in partnership with the Marshall County Community Foundation, has awarded over $100,000 to local organizations in the past two months that help provide food, housing and utility assistance to households impacted by COVID-19.  Representatives are also working with businesses, educators, faith-based and disaster relief organizations, nonprofits, and volunteers to address immediate and urgent needs.

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Bus-Load of Donations Collected at Plymouth Bus Drivers’ Food Drive

Banner created by PHS students in Faith Hansen’s art class

When Bus Drivers for Plymouth Community Schools held their first-ever “Stuff-a-Bus” Food Drive last Saturday, it garnered great results.

At the end of the three hour food drive, the bus stationed in the parking lot of Wal-Mart had every seat filled with non-perishable goods. Additionally, $200 in cash was donated as well. All the donations were split in half and then delivered to the Bread of Life Food Pantry and the Marshall County Neighborhood Center.

Assistant Director of Transportation Brandon Berger said that Bus Driver Mark Harder proposed the unique food drive idea and served as one of the main organizers. Berger stated that due to this year’s success, they hope to make the Stuff-a-Bus non-perishable food drive an annual event.

Plymouth Bus Drivers’ to Host a Food Drive this Saturday

This Saturday, bus drivers for Plymouth Community Schools will be tackling a different kind of drive; a food drive.

On Saturday, December 16th, drivers are holding the ‘Stuff a Bus Food Drive’ in order to benefit the Marshall County Neighborhood Center and the Bread of Life Food Pantry. Drivers will be stationed in the Walmart parking lot in Plymouth from 9 a.m. until noon.

They’ll be collecting nonperishable food items in an attempt to fill an entire bus with supplies that will assist local families in need. Come out this Saturday and help Plymouth bus drivers collect enough food to drive away hunger this holiday season.

Marshall County Neighborhood Center Gets a $100,000 Boost

The Marshall County Neighborhood Center and the community benefitted by the Dancing with the Stars fundraiser on Saturday night.

Chad Barden from the Neighborhood Center told Max 98.3 FM News that $100,000 was raised to assist those in the community with food, clothes, energy assistance and an on-staff advocate. The advocate helps those struggling to end the cycle of poverty.

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