What is a Blessing Box?

A Blessing Box is a “Little Free Pantry”, which provides non perishable food (like cereal, canned soup/pasta, granola bars) as well as hygiene items (including shampoo, soap, toothbrushes/toothpaste and toilet paper) to local residents when they need them. They are unlocked and operate according to the Little Free Pantry motto “Take what you need, Give what you can.”

The Generous Hands Blessing Box program continues to grow, expanding access to essential items throughout our community. Blessing Boxes are located at our offices (606 Spruce St., Vicksburg), Portage Terrace (11247 Portage Rd., Portage), Fulton Christian Church (14108 W. Ave. E, Fulton), and the Lawrence Memorial District Library (107 N. Main St., Climax). Each Blessing Box is replenished often by Generous Hands volunteers.

How do I sign up to help keep a blessing box stocked?

Call the office at (269) 370-7965 or email generoushands24@gmail.com to learn more how your can volunteer to help.

Where do the items to stock the Blessing Box come from?

Generous Hands will provide a “stocking box” to each volunteer containing all the items needed to replenish the Blessing Box. The stocking box may be picked up at Generous Hands offices at 606 Spruce St before your scheduled volunteer day.

Can I donate food or hygiene items?

Absolutely! Donations can be dropped off at Generous Hands (606 Spruce St.) during business hours or placed in our donation bin in the front of the building.

Food items needed: soups, canned pasta, Mac-n-cheese, granola bars, cereal bars, small boxes of cereal, fruit cups, peanut butter, jelly, individually wrapped snacks

Hygiene items needed: bar soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene items, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, disposable razors, toilet paper.