Superior Alliance for Independent Living

04/03/2026

Food Assistance Resources April 2026

Western Upper Peninsula
(Gogebic, Ontonagon, Iron, Houghton, Keweenaw)

St. Vincent de Paul – Hancock Food Pantry
Location: 206 Quincy St., Hancock, MI 49930
Hours: Wednesday, 1:00–3:00 PM
Phone: 906-523-5504 (leave a message at other times)

Feeding America – Houghton County (Drive Thru)
Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 42905 Wilson Memorial Drive, Chassell, MI
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 8, 10:00 AM

Feeding America – Houghton County (Drive Thru)
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 56512 Rockland Street, Calumet, MI 49913
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 29, 12:00 PM

Feeding America – Gogebic County (Drive Thru)
Location: Gogebic Community College, E4946 Jackson Rd., Ironwood, MI 49938
Date and Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM

Canterbury House – Community Meals
Location: 1405 E Houghton Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
Date and time: Wednesday evenings

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – Weekly Free Community Meal
Location: Houghton, MI
Hours: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM
Call ahead required: Phone: 906-482-5410

Let’s Eat Community Meal – Monthly Free Community Meal
Location: Fellowship Hall, (Holy Trinity Lutheran Church)
42905 Hwy US 41 Chassell, MI
Hours: Sunday, April 19, 4:00–6:00 PM
Notes: Regional community meal; open to all

Central Upper Peninsula
(Baraga, Marquette, Delta, Dickinson, Menominee)

Feeding America – Dickinson County
Location: Norway Community Food Pantry, 130 O'Dill Drive, Norway, MI 49870
Date and time: Thursday, April 2, 3:00 PM Central (Drive Thru)

Feeding America – Dickinson County (Drive Thru)
Location: Redemption Hill Church, 332 S. Carpenter Ave., Kingsford, MI 49802
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 8, 11:00 AM Central

Feeding America– Marquette County (Drive Thru)
Location: Grace Lutheran Church, 558 W M-35, Gwinn, MI 49841
Date and time: Thursday, April 2, Hours: 4:00 PM

Feeding America – Marquette County (Drive Thru)
Location: Silver Creek Thrift Store, 219 Silver Creek Road, Marquette, MI 49855
Date and Time: Thursday, April 9, 10:00 AM

Feeding America – Marquette County (Drive Thru)
Location: NMU Berry Events Center, 1401 Presque Isle, Marquette, MI 49855
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 15, 12:00 PM

Feeding America – Marquette County (Drive Thru)
Location: Corner of Ave C. and Third Street, KI Sawyer, MI 49841
Date and Time: Thursday, April 22, 12:00 PM

Feeding America – Delta County (Drive Thru)
Location: Salvation Army Escanaba, 3001 5th Ave. S., Escanaba, MI 49829
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 15, 10:00 AM

Feeding America – Menominee County (Drive Thru)
Location: Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA, 1600 West Drive, Menominee, MI
Date and Time: Thursday, April 16, 10:00 AM

Feeding America – Menominee County (Drive Thru)
Location: Hannahville Community Center, W484 Casino Lane, Wilson, MI 49896
Date and Time: Thursday, April 16, 10:00 AM

St. Vincent de Paul – Iron Mountain Food Pantry
Location: 101 West A St., Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Appointments (Tuesday & Thursday): Call 906-779-0749

St. Vincent de Paul – Escanaba Food Pantry
Location: 115 N. 8th St., Escanaba, MI
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Lunch Served: Wednesdays, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Phone: 906-789-1434

Free Community Meal
Location: Grace United Methodist Church, 130 O’Dill Dr., Norway, MI
Date and Time: Third Sunday of the month, 5:00 PM
Contact: 906-563-8917 for more information

Free Community Meal
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 395 Hamilton, Kingsford, MI
Date and Time: Daily, 5:00–5:30 PM
Contact: 906-774-4211 for more information

Community Meal
Location: St. Mary Queen of Peace, 600 Marquette Blvd, Kingsford, MI
Date and Time: Tuesdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Contact: 906-774-6122

Community Meal
Location: First Covenant Church, 125 East “H” St., Iron Mountain, MI
Date and Time: Wednesdays, 5:15 PM
Contact: 906-774-5611 for more information

Community Meal
Location: Trinity Methodist Church, 808 Carpenter Ave, Iron Mountain, MI
Date and Time: Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00 PM
Contact: 906-774-2545 for more information

Community Meal
Location: First United Methodist Church, 106 Fourth St., Iron Mountain, MI
Date and Time: 2nd Thursday of the month, 5:00 PM
Contact: 906-774-3586 for more information

Eastern Upper Peninsula
(Alger, Luce, Schoolcraft, Mackinac, Chippewa)

Feeding America – Chippewa County (Drive Thru)
Location: Big Bear Arena (Chi Mukwa), 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Date and Time: Thursday, April 9, 4:00 PM

Feeding America – Mackinac County (Walk Up)
Location: Little Bear Arena, 275 Marquette Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 22, 11:00 AM

Feeding America – Luce County (Drive Thru)
Location: GCCP Dunlap Center, 6545 M-123, Newberry, MI 49868
Date and Time: Thursday, April 23, 2:00 PM

Love INC of West Mackinac County
Services: Food assistance for western Mackinac County residents
Location: 14015 Melville St., Engadine, MI 49827
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00–3:00 PM
Registration form required at pickup

Salvation Army – Sault Ste. Marie
Location: 132 W. Spruce St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Services: Food box available once every two months
Daily Food Hours: 9:30–10:30 AM
Phone: 906-632-6521

CLM Community Action Agency – Food Pantries
Hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (all locations)
Calvary Center: 524 Ashmun St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Fenlon Center: 368 Reagon St., St. Ignace, MI
Newberry Center: 113 W. Helen St., Newberry, MI

Marcy’s Pantry
Location: 17475 W. County Rd. H-42, Curtis, MI
Hours: Thursday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Christ’s Fellowship Ministries – Food & Clothing Pantry
Location: 8082 Cornell Rd., Germfask, MI
Hours: Monday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Phone: 906-586-3703

03/30/2026

Accessible thing of the month: Spring-time entertainment outside!

Spring is quickly approaching.

SAIL would like to share some important tips for creating an outdoor dining or entertainment space that is accessible to all.

Here are a few key considerations to keep in mind.

Parking Spaces: Keep accessible parking spaces clear of obstructions like outdoor canopy tents, food vendor stations, sandwich signs, or portable restrooms.

Accessible routes: Routes to and through outdoor spaces should be clear, firm, stable, and slip-resistant and should be 36’’ wide. Tables, chairs, or sandwich board signs shouldn’t obstruct the accessible route. If a customer’s mobility device obstructs the accessible route, always ask the owner’s permission before moving a mobility device to an area that is safely out of the way of other patrons and servers.

Lawncare: If a garden hose is available nearby, make sure it is not placed along the accessible path that people use to travel. Additionally, ensure that the hose does not spray water onto this path where customers might travel.

Accessible seating: Ensure accessible seating is provided along the accessible route. Outdoor table surfaces should be no higher than 34 inches above the floor and clear space underneath at least 27 inches high (for wheelchair users to get their feet and knees under the table). If the table provides a sunshade, no more than 5 pounds of force, and no tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist should be required.

Event promotion: Know before you go. If you host events in the outdoor seating area of your business, provide customers with important accessibility information on the event flyers or social media posts for events. This will help ensure that all attendees can enjoy the event comfortably and easily.
Consider including the following accessibility information about your event.
1) Location of accessible parking.
2) Closest accessible entrance to the event area.
3) Accessible seating options.
4) Nearest accessible restrooms.

Service Animals: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is defined as a dog individually trained to perform tasks or do work for an individual with a disability, and businesses and public entities must allow these service animals in areas where the public is allowed. For some guidance about what is and isn’t permitted in the restaurant setting, check out the fact sheet at the link below provided by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.

03/16/2026

The SAIL physical office space in Marquette will be closed to the public Monday and Tuesday this week, March 16th and 17th, 2026 due to inclement weather.

Please call us at 906-228-5744 as we are still available to take your calls!

03/05/2026

Accessible thing of the month: Paralympics!

The 2026 Paralympic Games kick off tomorrow.

Competition begins 3/6/2026 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

A total of 72 athletes and guides will compete for Team USA this year.

The Games will feature six para sports: alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, snowboarding, and wheelchair curling.

Three Michigan natives will be competing:

Reid Goble– Para Nordic skiing (guide for Jake Adicoff). A former skier at Michigan Technological University, Goble brings collegiate experience to the Para Nordic team.

Mike Schultz – Para snowboarding. A veteran athlete known for pioneering advancements in adaptive equipment.

Daniel Cnossen – Para Nordic skiing. While often associated with his military service, Cnossen has strong ties to the Midwest and is considered a top contender.

Good luck to all the athletes competing!

See the schedule at the link below:

Official Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic schedule. View the competition schedule and live results for the Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina. (Feb 6 - 22, 2026)

03/05/2026

The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games begin Friday, March 6 and run through March 15. According to the International Paralympic Committee, the games “will mark the 50th anniversary of the first Paralympic Winter Games” and “will showcase around 665 athletes competing in 79 medal events across six sports – Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey, Para snowboard and wheelchair curling.” For more information, including where you can watch and listen to the events, visit https://www.paralympic.org/milano-cortina-2026.

ALT Text: A smiling athlete in a blue and white Paralympic uniform holds ski poles. Text below announces the 50th Anniversary of the Paralympic Winter Games, taking place March 6-15, 2026, with 665 athletes competing in 79 medal events. Paralympic symbol shown.