Love in the Name of Christ of Northwest Allegan County

Pantry and Resource Coordination - Love INC provides support to and coordinates with over 35 church and community resources. Love INC volunteers and staff are available to the community through regular office hours in Hamilton, Allegan and Pullman. Individuals and families in need are met by trained personnel who assess the situation, provide access to resources and a time of prayer. Resources available through Love INC include food, clothing, furniture, bikes, bedding, household goods and handicap ramps. This ministry benefited families, adults and children 8,750 times in 2022. Donated clothing and household goods which are not used to help families are sold through the Heart to Heart resale store whose proceeds support the mission of Love INC.

LIFE skills program provides meaningful, long-term relational help through the Learning in Finances and Everyday skills. The class meets weekly throughout the year for both classroom time and individual mentoring. By attending classes and meeting goals, the participants earn vouchers for access to pantry resources. Long-term goals are achieved through relationships that provide encouragement, financial guidance and accountability. This program served 43 adults, 37 children and 39 families during 2022.