Gratiot Baby Pantry
The American Red Cross Baby Pantry has been operating in Gratiot County since March 1999. Like all of our Red Cross programs, it is supported by funding from the United Way of Gratiot County, as well as generous donations from individuals, local businesses, churches, schools, community organizations and service clubs.
The Baby Pantry is open to all infants and toddlers in need (newborn through age 4 ½) who reside in Gratiot County.
Parents are welcome to the supplies they need including diapers, jar food, formula, gently used clothing and personal care items as they are available and within the specified guidelines listed below:
GUIDELINES
DIAPERS
- One package of ten diapers per child under age 3 each visit
- One package of five pull-ups per child under age 3 ½ each visit (when available)
FORMULA/FOOD
- One can of powdered formula or two cans of liquid formula each visit if not receiving assistance from WIC and/or DHS, each month if receiving assistance from WIC and/or DHS
- One jar vegetables, one jar fruit, one juice and one box cereal per child under age 1 each visit if not receiving assistance from WIC and/or DHS, each month if receiving assistance from WIC and/or DHS
Alma High School students are shown
with donated baby pantry items they
purchased with a grant from the
Youth Advisory Council
of the
Gratiot Community Foundation.
CLOTHING
Clothing as below once a month per child under age 4½
- 5 outfits
- 3 onesies
- 3 bibs
- 3 pairs of socks
- 3 pajamas/sleepers
- 3 bottles
- 3 blankets
- 1 pair of shoes
- 1 coat per season
BABY FURNITURE AND LARGE ITEMS
Due to lack of storage space, we require that donors call first to see if there is a need for the item. A waiting list is available for clients who need cribs, high chairs, potty chairs, car seats, etc. These items are only accepted on the Tuesday before pantry is scheduled.
PANTRY HOURS
The pantry is open the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with the exception of holidays and bad weather days as defined by the Alma Public Schools. Notification will be given at least a week in advance if the pantry will be closed for holidays. Please listen to the radio or television for school closings.
Below is the 2007 schedule:
| May 9 and 23 June 13 and 27 July 11 and 25 August 8 and 22 |
September 12 and 26 October 10 and 24 November 14 and 28 December 12 and 26 |
PANTRY LOCATION
American Red Cross Service Center
205 E. Superior Street
Alma, MI 48801
989-463-3209
989-463-1583 fax
We ask that you park BEHIND the building in City Lot # 2 or ACROSS Woodworth Avenue in City Lot # 4. Please use the marked parking spaces. DO NOT park directly behind the building and/or block the doorways of businesses with the building. Violators may be towed at owner’s expense. Thank you.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING INVOLVED?
All people working in the baby pantry are volunteers. In you want to volunteer or donate items, please call the Red Cross office at 989-463-3209.
DONATION OF ITEMS
Donations are accepted during regular pantry hours. Clothing (up to size 5 ONLY) must be clean and in good condition. Food items must not have exceeded their expiration date.
CONTACT US TO FIND OUT WHAT YOU NEED
TO DO TO REGISTER FOR THE PANTRY
