HARRISON — A northern Michigan food pantry that’s been around for decades will be forced to close their doors if they can’t find another place to go.

After 17 years, the Compassion Counts Food Pantry in Harrison is in danger of closing at the end of October.

Assistant director of the pantry, Tammy Wyse said it’s because The Gathering United Methodist Church’ where the pantry is located is shutting down due to financial struggles.

“We’ve already cried about it, some of us. And it’s very sad. It’s heartbreaking, very heartbreaking. It’s very sad. This pantry means a lot. Not just to the people that receive the food, but also the volunteers,” said Wyse.

She said the church founded the pantry and paid all of their overhead expenses.

The non-profit-has a small budget, has no payroll, is so

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