Portage, MI – Residents across Kalamazoo County are being asked to pitch in this Sunday as Portage police and fire crews partner with Sam’s Club and Twelve Baskets Food Pantry for the community’s annual Stuff a Fire Truck Holiday Food Drive.
According to the Portage Department of Public Safety, the event runs Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sam’s Club located at 7021 South Westnedge Avenue. Crews will be on-site collecting non-perishable food items, paper goods, home and personal care items, baby care supplies, and financial donations.
Twelve Baskets Food Pantry, which operates out of Portage, reportedly serves more than 100 families each week across Portage, Schoolcraft, Vicksburg and Three Rivers. Pantry officials note that demand typically rises sharply during the holiday season, making community support especially critical.
Organizers say all contributions collected Sunday will go directly toward stocking the pantry’s shelves as it continues distributing food and personal care products to households experiencing hardship. Shoppers arriving at Sam’s Club will be able to hand their donations directly to volunteers loading the fire truck throughout the day.
Local leaders emphasize that even small donations—such as canned vegetables, boxed meals, pasta, cleaning supplies, or diapers—can make an immediate difference for families navigating rising costs and holiday pressures.
Residents unable to attend the Sunday drive can still support Twelve Baskets by donating at drop-off barrels located throughout the Portage area or by giving directly through the pantry’s website.
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