Month: February 2024

Yes, march madness is already just around the corner. Join us for the next auction which will run an extra 2 hours. It starts Saturday March 16th at 9 am and runs until Mon. March 18 at 10:00 PM!! So, if you get home late you still have time for that last-minute bid!!

Thank you for your support – well see you March 16th !

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Outreach East is a non-denominational, walk-in, year-round emergency resource center dedicated to assisting individuals and families in the Davison, Goodrich, and Otisville area, as well as the eastern part of Genesee County (from Center Rd to the Lapeer County Line) in Michigan. Here’s why Outreach East matters:

1. Mission and Purpose:
   • Outreach East believes that every individual and family deserve access to basic essentials, regardless of their circumstances.
   • Their mission is to provide year-round assistance to those in need, focusing on food and other essentials 
2. Community Support:
   • Outreach East operates as its own 501©3 organization, which means your donations are tax-deductible.
   • The center is supported by the generosity of the local community, including individuals, churches, businesses, and organizations.
   • These caring hearts donate food, money, services, and time to help meet the basic needs of area families ¹.
3. Growth and Impact:
   • Established in 1990, Outreach East started as a small food pantry in a 15 x 20 room.
   • Over the years, it has expanded to over 3000 sq feet and now serves almost 7000 clients annually for food, clothing, and financial assistance.
   • Outreach East also assists other agencies with referrals, fresh vegetables, and more.
4. Future Goals:
   • Outreach East recently acquired land in Davison and plans to build a larger facility.
   • With this expansion, they aim to serve more people, widen their district, and continue their battle against hunger.
   • Despite economic improvements, the struggle against food insecurity remains real, especially in school districts where a significant percentage of students qualify for free and reduced lunches ².

Follow Outreach East on social media to stay updated on their impactful work and join the fight against hunger!

Certainly! Here are some ways you can support Outreach East Food Pantry and make a positive impact in your community:

• Participating in the auction
• Donate items to the auction
• Volunteer: Consider volunteering your time at the food pantry. You can assist with tasks such as: Food Sorting and Packing: Help organize and pack food donations for upcoming distributions. Shopping Assistance: Assist families during their visits to the food pantry.
• Donate Healthy Food: One of the easiest ways to help is by donating nutritious food items to your local food pantry. Consider items like bread, canned fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and non-perishable proteins.
• Financial Contributions: Monetary donations are crucial for food pantries to purchase essential items. Even small contributions can make a significant difference. For donationg please go to Outreacheast.org and click on Donate
• Spread Awareness: Use your voice to raise awareness about food insecurity and the work of Outreach East. Share their mission on social media, organize community events, or participate in awareness campaigns.
• Host a Food Drive: Organize a food drive in your neighborhood, workplace, or school. Encourage others to donate non-perishable food items.

Remember, every small effort counts, and together we can make a difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity.

As a food pantry and emergency resource center, we know how important it is to have a steady stream of funding to provide essential services to those in need. That’s why we have chosen to fundraise through monthly online auctions. By conducting online auctions, we are able to tap into a new source of funding that can help us stabilize our funding and plan for future expenses.

Our online auctions provide a fun and engaging way for the community to get involved in our mission. We offer unique items and experiences that are not available through other fundraising channels, which generates excitement and interest from potential supporters. Plus, by conducting monthly auctions, our supporters can look forward to participating in them as a regular part of their giving routine.

Overall, our monthly online auctions are an effective way for us to engage the community, offer unique items and experiences, diversify our funding sources, and generate recurring revenue. We appreciate the support of our community and hope that you will consider participating in our next online auction. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Thank you all for your support,

Jan Lebert, Executive Director

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Thank you for visiting our store. Outreach East is a non-denominational. walk-in, year- round emergency resource center dedicated to assisting area individuals and families with food and other essentials. Your generosity helps those in need in our surrounding communities. All monies collected from the Shop / Auctions on this site are considered donations and go to help families in need. Any amount over the value of the item is still tax deductible. Please visit our main website for more information and learn more about our cause at www.outreacheast.org

Next Scheduled Auction Dates:

• Feb 10,11,12 -2024
• March 16,17, 18 -2024
• April 20,21,22 -2024
• July 20,21,22 -2024
• Aug 17,18,19 – 2024
• October 16,17,18 -2024
• November 9, 10, 11 -2023 – Holiday Auction
• Dec 6 &7 -2024 Last minute Christmas Auction 2 days only