ways you can make an impact
volunteer
Volunteers are crucial to keeping our shelves stocked and our neighbors full.
monetary donations
Donating allows us to provide fresh and nutritious food to our community.
in-kind donations
Nonperishables and toiletries help our neighbors reliably meet their basic needs.
why give back?
tax season
Cash and itemized donations are tax-deductible. Read more about charitable contribution deductions here.
reduce waste
Instead of throwing out expired goods, give to families in need. Read more about nonperishable extensions here.
children’s health
Growing children need a nutritious diet to develop properly. Read more about Michigan children facing hunger here.
fight hunger
5,000+ people reported food insecurity within 10 miles of our pantry. Read more about our neighbors in need here.
program aid
WLAHS offers programs focused on nutrition, health, and wellbeing. View our current and past events here.
always a need
Donations are needed outside of the holiday season. Consider giving small monthly donations all year round.
real neighbors, real impact
The staff has been great and the food is bountiful. [I] couldn’t get through [the month] without it. Thank you.
[WLAHS helps] stretch my food supply to feed the whole family. [My] teenagers are hungry!
[WLAHS] has helped me so much. They are a blessing to me and my son!
My family has saved a lot of money and it has relieved a lot of stress from us. And seeing the friendly staff always makes us smile!
FAQ
What cards do you accept?
WLAHS uses PayPal to securely process payments. PayPal accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, PayPal Wallet, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Is my donation even enough?
Every penny counts when you donate! We are able to stretch your dollar further than if you were to purchase in-kind donations from a retailer.
Where is my money going?
WLAHS offers the option for you to choose an allocation for your monetary donation when donating online.
What is this extra fee?
When donating on PayPal, you may add an additional amount to help cover card processing fees. This amount is relevant to how much is donated.
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