Providing essential support to alleviate the effects of hunger and poverty in our communities.
Faith In Action is a community funded assistance and resource center with locations in Chelsea and Dexter, Michigan
IF YOU NEED HELP Call (734)475-3305 during business hours.
Faith In Action, with the help of many individuals, businesses, community groups, and congregational supporters, has become the largest emergency service provider in western Washtenaw County. We are the grateful beneficiary of significant help from Washtenaw County OECD, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Material Girls, Chelsea Community Foundation, Ann Arbor Kiwanis, Dexter Lions, Dexter Rotary and Chelsea Hospital. FIA has partnerships with Food Gatherers and Avalon Housing.
🌟 Happy Friday from FIA! 🌟 As we wrap up the week, we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve and support our community. ❤️ Whether it’s through our food pantry, utility assistance, or other vital services, your continued support makes a real difference. 💡 This Week’s Highlights: ✅ Helped 91 families access fresh food from our pantry. ✅ Supported 7 households with critical resources like rental assistance and utility help. ✅ Served 47 families through our clothing and household goods closet! We’d love to hear from YOU! What’s one way you’ve shared kindness this week? Let us know in the comments below. 👇 Wishing everyone a safe and restful weekend. ❄️ #FaithInAction #CommunitySupport
❄️ Stay Warm & Safe ❄️ With the cold weather settling in, it’s important to know where to turn if you or someone you know needs a warm place to stay. Local warming centers are open and ready to provide shelter from the freezing temperatures. If you're in need, or want to help spread the word, check out the list of warming centers in our area. Let’s look out for each other and ensure everyone has a safe, warm place to go. 👉 https://www.washtenaw.org/2789/Winter-Warming-Centers 👉 https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2025/01/need-shelter-from-the-winter-weather-heres-where-to-turn-to-in-jackson.html #CommunitySupport #StayWarm #WarmingCenters #ColdWeatherSafety
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community! ❤️ Thanks to your kindness, we are overflowing with non-food and non-medical equipment donations at the moment. 🚫 Before bringing in additional items, we kindly ask that you call ahead (during business hours) to check if we have space to accept them. This helps us better manage our inventory and ensure your donations go to those who need them most. 📞 Give us a quick call at 734-475-3305 – we appreciate your understanding and continued support! Your contributions make a difference every day. Thank you for being part of our mission! 🙌
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📢 Important Update for Our Community 📢 Starting immediately, visits to our Clothing and Household Goods Closet will be limited to once per month instead of biweekly. We understand that this may be an adjustment, and we appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure that our resources are available to as many people as possible. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our team. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation! #FaithInAction #CommunitySupport #ResourceUpdate
🍎 Heading to the grocery store this week? Consider picking up one (or more) of our top three pantry needs to help support local families in need! 🛒 Top Pantry Needs This Week: •Snacks •Chunky Soups •Coffee Your donations can be dropped off at either Faith in Action location during regular business hours. Every little bit helps, and your generosity makes a difference in our community! Thank you for supporting FIA and our neighbors in need! #FaithInAction #CommunitySupport #FoodPantryDonations
🍎 No Child Should Go Hungry – Even on Weekends! At Faith in Action, we know that many children rely on school meals during the week. But on weekends, some families face tough choices when it comes to food. 🔸 1 in 7 children in the U.S. live in food-insecure households. 🔸 For some, school lunch is their only dependable meal. 🔸 Weekends and breaks often bring additional struggles. ✨ How You Can Help: ➡️ Donate non-perishable, kid-friendly items to our pantry. ➡️ Give financially – your support helps families put food on the table. ➡️ Share our services – families in need can visit our food pantry (visit our website for eligibility guidelines: https://faithinaction1.org/programs-services/ Your generosity helps fill the gaps and ensures kids in our community don’t go without. 💙 Thank you for supporting FIA! #FaithInActionMI #FightingChildHunger #CommunityCares
🚒❤️ A HUGE thank you to the incredible Chelsea Area Fire Authority! ❤️🚒 Last week, the Chelsea firefighters donated nearly 1 ton of items to our pantry, and we are beyond grateful for their generosity and support. Your dedication to this community goes far beyond emergency response – you’re helping ensure that families in need have access to essential food and supplies. Thank you for being everyday heroes both in and out of uniform! We appreciate all that you do for Chelsea. 🔥👏 #CommunityHeroes #ThankYouChelseaFirefighters #FaithInAction #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Faith in Action is proud to be the Meijer Simply Give Partner from now until March 29, 2025! 📅 Mark your calendars for Double Match Days on March 1st and 22nd – your $10 Simply Give donation turns into $30 to support our food pantry! Together, we can make a difference in our community. ❤️ Every contribution helps provide essential resources to local families in need. Thank you for your continued support! #FaithInAction #SimplyGive #CommunitySupport #GiveBack