Superior Alliance for Independent Living

01/09/2026

Delta County Pathways Presents: Valentine’s Bowling & Dancing

SAIL would like to help spread the word about an upcoming community event hosted by Delta County Pathways. Please note that this is not a SAIL event.

Delta County Pathways invites you to a fun Valentine’s celebration featuring bowling, dancing, and great food. Enjoy an evening of music with DJ Mike Flavor rocking the night, along with pizza, salad, chips, and dessert.

📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
📍 UP North Lanes (Bowl-A-Rama)
💲 $10.00 per person

🎶 DJ: Mike Flavor
🍕 Dinner provided

👉 RSVP is required by February 6 to ensure enough food for everyone.

Please contact Brenda Crow at 906-233-1240 to RSVP.

🚐 Transportation is available for individuals living within the city limits of Gladstone and Escanaba. Call Brenda at 906-233-1240 to schedule a ride.

⚠️ Please note: If schools or community events are canceled due to weather, this event will also be canceled.

This event is sponsored by the Sackerson Foundation.

01/06/2026

Food Assistance Resources -- January 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)

St. Vincent de Paul – Ontonagon Food Pantry
Location: 205 Quartz St, Ontonagon, MI 49953
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (by appointment)
Phone: 906-884-4978

St. Vincent de Paul – Iron River Food Pantry
Location: 313 W. Genesee St., Iron River, MI
Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Phone: 906-265-9390 (leave a message at other times)

St. Vincent de Paul – Ironwood Food Pantry
Location: 216 W. Aurora St., Ironwood, MI 49938
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Phone: 906-932-4325

St. Vincent de Paul – Bessemer Food Pantry
Location: 103 N. Case St., Bessemer, MI
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Phone: 906-663-4436

St. Vincent de Paul – Crystal Falls Food Pantry
Location: 11 N. Fifth St., Crystal Falls, MI
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Phone: 906-874-0171

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

Feeding America – Menominee County (Drive-Thru)
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM (Central Time)
Location: Marinette/Menominee YMCA, 1600 West Dr., Menominee, MI 49858

Feeding America – Delta County (Drive-Thru)
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Salvation Army Escanaba, 3001 5th Ave. S., Escanaba, MI 49829

Feeding America – Marquette County (Drive-Thru)
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: NMU Berry Events Center, 1401 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette, MI 49855

St. Vincent de Paul – L’Anse Food Pantry
Location: 10 E. Broad St., L’Anse, MI
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1:00–3:00 PM
Phone: 906-524-7001

St. Vincent de Paul – Ishpeming Food Pantry
Location: 322 Cleveland Ave., Ishpeming, MI 49849
Hours: Monday, 1:00–3:00 PM; Wednesday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Phone: 906-486-6340

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 – Norway Food Pantry
Location: 431 Main St., Norway, MI
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:00–11:00 AM
Phone: 906-563-7302

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

St. Vincent de Paul – Gladstone Food Pantry & Financial Aid
Location: 816 Delta Ave., Gladstone, MI
Pantry Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:00 AM–1:45 PM
Phone: 906-428-9690

St. Vincent de Paul – Manistique Food Pantry
Location: 231 S. Cedar Ave., Manistique, MI
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Phone: 906-341-8181

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

Feeding America – Schoolcraft County (Walk-Up)
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Central Park Ball Field (Tannery Rd.),
345 Elm St., Manistique, MI 49854

Feeding America – Alger County (Drive-Thru)
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Munising Wesleyan Church, N6310 Knox St., Munising, MI 49862

Feeding America – Chippewa County (Drive-Thru)
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Big Bear Arena (Chi Mukwa), 2 Ice Circle, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Feeding America – Mackinac County (Drive-Thru)
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Little Bear Arena, 275 Marquette St., St. Ignace, MI 49781

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
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
Hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (all locations)

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

12/23/2025

Last week, SAIL staff got together to celebrate the holidays!

AND since we all made the "Nice" list, we even got a visit from Santa himself!

We are thankful to have the opportunity to celebrate our work together with such a fun event.

Here's to another great year ahead!

12/17/2025

❄️ Winter Weekend Veterans’ Retreat ❄️

Join us for a cozy and energizing winter getaway just for U.P. veterans and their immediate families. Enjoy a fully accessible weekend filled with connection, relaxation, and fun. All lodging, activities, and meals are completely free thanks to generous support for SAIL’s 1 in 5 Campaign.

📍 Bay Cliff Health Camp
N4175 Baycliff Drive, Big Bay, MI
📅 February 6 to 8, 2025

Spend the weekend enjoying games, outdoor adventures, mindfulness activities, great food, music, and plenty of camaraderie. It is a wonderful chance to unwind and reconnect in a supportive, welcoming setting.

Registration is required by January 28, 2026.
To register, call 906-936-0908 or email tims@upsail.org

We look forward to sharing this winter weekend with you! ❄️

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Image description begins. U.P. Vets Served Winter Weekend Veterans' Retreat at Bay Cliff Health Camp, February 6th through February 8th, 2026. Join us for a weekend of fun for veterans and their immediate family members! All lodging, activities, and meals are provided to participant at no cost! There will be games, outdoor adventures, mindfulness activities, food, music, and camaraderie. You must register by January 28th, 2026 to attend this event. To register, call 906-936-0908 or email tims@upsail.org. The address for Bay Cliff Health Camp is N4175 Baycliff Drive, Big Bay, Michigan. UPVETS Served is a free, accessible recreation program for U.P. veterans and their immediate families. All programming and meals are paid for through generous donations to SAIL’s 1-in-5 campaign. Image description ends.

12/12/2025

Next Thursday, December 18, 2025, the SAIL office will be closed to celebrate our staff from 1:45pm – 4:30pm.

We will return to regular hours on Friday, December 19th at 8:30am.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!

12/12/2025

The SAIL physical office space in Marquette will be closed to the public from December 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026. You can still reach us by phone at 906-228-5744 on December 26th, 29th, 30th, and January 2nd! We will reopen on Monday, January 5th, 2026,
at 8:30 a.m.

12/11/2025

During Subaru Share the Love, Fox Marquette Subaru is proud to donate an extra $75 to Superior Alliance for Independent Living for every vehicle sold or leased, helping support independence and inclusion within our community. 💙

Learn More: https://www.foxsubarumarquette.com/subaru-share-the-love.htm

12/09/2025

The SAIL office is closed today from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a staff meeting. Our office will re-open at 11:00 AM. Thank you!

12/08/2025