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Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is stepping up to help families facing food insecurity with recent donations and volunteer efforts.

On Nov. 12, Habitat volunteers spent the afternoon at Manna Food Project in Harbor Springs, packing 214 Thanksgiving boxes for the pantry delivery program. Alongside the hands-on work, Habitat announced a $7,500 gift to local food banks — $5,000 for families in Charlevoix and Emmet counties and $2,500 for families in Cheboygan County, according to a community announcement.

“Building strong communities means more than constructing homes. It means ensuring families have access to all the essentials they need to thrive,” said Sarah Ulrich, executive director at Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity, in the announcement. “We

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