Mackinaw Community Center Food Pantry Inc

Helping Hands Community Center, established in 2008 by the Olympia Pacesetters 4-H Club and Stanford Council of Churches, provides essential services to the greater Allin Township community through its food pantry and clothing exchange, located in the parsonage of the Stanford Church of God. The center sources most of its food from the Midwest Food Bank and invites donations of food, clothing, small household goods, and cash to support its operations. The organization operates a monthly food pantry available to residents in need and a clothing exchange open to all area residents by appointment. Additionally, the Porch Produce Exchange offers fresh produce during the summer and fall months, further enhancing the community's access to vital resources. Generated from the website

The Dirksen Congressional Center, established in 1963, is a non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting research and scholarship that enhances public understanding of the U.S. Congress. It houses an extensive collection of papers, photographs, and memorabilia from prominent political figures, including Everett M. Dirksen, Ray LaHood, and Robert H. Michel. In addition to preserving historical materials, the Center actively supports scholarship through research grants and scholarship programs, facilitating in-depth studies of congressional history. The Center also spearheads initiatives such as conferences and workshops to foster greater knowledge and engagement with legislative processes. Generated from the website