We are honored to be selected as a $5000.00 grant awardee! These funds will help us continue to fight food insecurity and provide the basic needs for our most vulnerable students!

Thank you to our friends at the Little Fleet for hosting a Soup & Bread Fundraiser for us on January 8th. We raised $1100.00 in just 90 minutes. Thank you to our volunteers, board members and supporters who came out on a winter night!

We are humbled and grateful to have received a $10,000.00 donation from The Oleson Foundation to support our six school food pantries. Our model is different in that students can access fresh food on a daily basis if needed. Transportation can be a barrier for families who otherwise would have to drive to a local food pantry. Thank you Oleson’s for your confidence and support for the work that we do.

The students at TC High are enjoying the opportunity to gather for a hot meal, games and art activities during the Maverick After-School program!

We create a shopping experience for the 150 students at Traverse City High School. We are still in need of cozy blankets, personal hygiene items such as body wash, lotion, deodorant , art supplies and gift cards. Please consider donating at our Venmo account @StepUpNorthernMichigan ! Thank you for your support!

Did you know that many families ( 38% ) experience food insecurity in our region? Step Up Northern Michigan takes a unique approach by supporting 6 local food pantries located within schools. We partner with @Food Rescue of Northern Michigan and the Northwest Food Coalition to purchase local farmer produce and groceries so that our most vulnerable students have access to food on a daily basis.