The holiday spirit is apparent through many channels in Southwest Michigan. The most recent example coming from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi announcing they are donating 1,000 food boxes to those in need this week.
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos announced the donation this week. According to donation organizers, this year’s Thanksgiving food box includes a turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, corn, and cranberry sauce. Distribution will be completed through several organizations in Michigan and Indiana.
Recipient organizations in Michigan include Feeding America Michigan in Benton Harbor; Marcellus Community Food Pantry in Marcellus; Cooperating Ministries/Methodist Church in Hartford; Action Ministry Center in Dowagiac; Child and Family Services of Southwest Michigan; Lawrence United Methodist Church in Lawrence; and St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Dowagiac.
Commenting on the donation, Rebecca Richards, Tribal Council Chairwoman of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.
“The Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos are very proud to be able to continue our long-standing annual tradition of donating food items to those in need during the holiday season. We hope this offering will ease the burden and lift the spirits of individuals and families in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. We would also like to thank our partner organizations who helped with the distribution.”
Clayton Mason, Interim Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Four Winds Casinos added, “Each year, our Four Winds Team Members plan ahead and procure the necessary food items to provide complete Thanksgiving meals. We are thankful for the support of all of the organizations involved to help us reach a large number of communities in the region.”
