Houghton – STUFF A BLUE GOOSE

Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties will be working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events.  The purpose is to raise hunger awareness and to provide food to local food pantries.

Troopers will be at Taydch’s Marketplace in Houghton, Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden, Larry’s Market in Baraga, Pat’s Foods in L’Anse, and Pat’s Foods in Calumet, to assist in the collection of donated food items and to answer questions regarding the food drive. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items to local food pantries at the conclusion of the events. The events will be as follows:

Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Taydch’s Marketplace in Houghton
Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Larry’s Market in Baraga
Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Pat’s Foods in L’Anse
Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Pat’s Foods in Calumet

All grocery stores will have pre-made bags available for purchase, which will be stuffed in the “BLUE GOOSE”.  Each bag will be pre-filled with non-perishable food items.  You may also donate your own non-perishable food items.

There is a significant need for food items in our local pantries and the participation and involvement from the public is greatly appreciated.  Come help “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE”.