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Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

office@keweenawuu.org (906) 482-5586 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12 Houghton, MI 49931   Office: 604 Bridge St. Houghton, MI 49931 Directions                           Services: Sunday at 10:30 am 604 Bridge St. Houghton, MI 49931 Directions

Services Sunday at 10:30am

November 12, 2023

Forum: Calumet Community Fridge

Speaker:

In the Keweenaw, a significant challenge has long persisted: limited access to fresh and affordable food. The aim of the community free fridge is to reduce food insecurity, while also mitigating food waste. Sue Peterson, volunteer coordinator for the program, will speak, along with a contributing farmer and a member of the community.

Farmers and bakers from Calumet’s Farmers’ Market have donated seasonal produce and baked items throughout the summer and fall growing season. The community also donates items from their personal gardens. Meat, cheese and other foodstuffs are donated by local businesses.

The Calumet Community Free Fridge is located at The Office Shop, 25703 Scott St. in Calumet. Access to the fridge is during business hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and until 4 p.m. on Saturday. All food is free to anyone, no questions asked.  
Peterson works with the Calumet Farmers Market, Senior Meals, Copper Country Angel Mission and 31 Backpacks. She also started a knitting group called Calumet Hats for Hope, to provide warm items for those in need.

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