local food access resources

Houghton

Non-Profit organization, providing food for at-risk children on weekends and school breaks. Not available over the summer.

Calumet

Provides the people of Calumet and surrounding area, access to free local produce, meat, and goods, no questions asked.

Houghton

Offers a safe place for MTU students, faculty, staff, and their families to gather for conversation, food, and fellowship.

Houghton

Food Pantry, a Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and an Emergency Food Assistance Program

Calumet

Food pantry open 11 am – 2 pm Wednesday & Saturday.

Hancock

For those 60+ years old; Meals 5 days a week. Also meal delivery for those unable to drive. Frozen meal delivery option for weekends.

Hancock

Community food pantry, open to all.

Houghton

MTU food pantry is open to all including students, faculty, and the local community. Meal packs are available 24/7 at MTU Public Safety

Hancock, Chassell, Baraga

MTU food pantry is open to all including students, faculty, and the local community. Meal packs are available 24/7 at MTU Public Safety

Hancock

Holiday meals and monthly food assistance for people 60+.

Houghton

A volunteer project providing a beautiful, peaceful, and friendly garden space in central Houghton for people of all local communities to gather, garden, and grow.

Hancock

Provides Hancock residents the opportunity to grow healthy, affordable, fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs for their households

Hancock

Provides emergency food for people in need. Open Monday – Thursday 10 am to 3 pm. The Pantry is closed from 12:30 to 1:00 daily for lunch. ID and proof of income are required. Those in need can visit the food pantry monthly.

Hancock

Food Pantry & Financial Aid on Quincy Street in Hancock, open Wednesdays from 1 – 3 pm.

Calumet, Hancock, Houghton, Baraga, L’Anse

Provides breakfast and lunch for children 18 and younger Monday through Friday all summer long, and during some school breaks.

Corporate & Governance Policies

Our co-op utilizes the Policy Governance Ⓡ Model to clearly distinguish between the governance responsibilities of the board and the operational management responsibilities of the General Manager (GM). The board delegates operational responsibilities to the GM who has sole responsibility for them. For more about how the Board supervises the General Manager through policy, see our Governing Policies Page

Annual Meeting/Voting

For information regarding your Keweenaw Co+op shopping or experience, please contact Customer Service at 906-482-2030. They are available during all open store hours and can assist you or direct you to the appropriate resource. Comments/requests can also be submitted in person at the store.

Bylaws & Articles

Our staff work to keep the store running smoothly and ensure our community has access to high-quality food. We strive to offer a wide range of local, organic, and environmentally friendly products to support healthy and sustainable living. We’re here to support you on your journey towards a more conscious and delicious lifestyle.

As Shoppers, Owners relate directly to the staff team who are responsible for store operations. As voting Members, Owners elect the Board of Directors who, in turn, hires and supervises the General Manager (GM).

The Board of Directors hires and supervises just one operational employee: the General Manager. All subsequent staff supervision is fully delegated to the General Manager, who has sole discretion over all subsequent operational decisions.

Bylaws &
Articles

Corporate &
Governance Policy

Corporate &
Governance Policy

As Shoppers, Owners relate directly to the staff team who are responsible for store operations. As voting Members, Owners elect the Board of Directors who, in turn, hires and supervises the General Manager (GM).

Organizational
Policies

Our staff work to keep the store running smoothly and ensure our community has access to high-quality food. We strive to offer a wide range of local, organic, and environmentally friendly products to support healthy and sustainable living. We’re here to support you on your journey towards a more conscious and delicious lifestyle.

Has sole responsibility for:

Our co-op utilizes the Policy Governance Ⓡ Model to clearly distinguish between the governance responsibilities of the board and the operational management responsibilities of the General Manager (GM). The board delegates operational responsibilities to the GM who has sole responsibility for them. For more about how the Board supervises the General Manager through policy, see our Governing Policies Page.

For information regarding your Keweenaw Co+op shopping or experience, please contact Customer Service at 906-482-2030. They are available during all open store hours and can assist you or direct you to the appropriate resource. Comments/requests can also be submitted in person at the store.

The Board of Directors

Our staff work to keep the store running smoothly and ensure our community has access to high-quality food. We strive to offer a wide range of local, organic, and environmentally friendly products to support healthy and sustainable living. We’re here to support you on your journey towards a more conscious and delicious lifestyle.

As Shoppers, Owners relate directly to the staff team who are responsible for store operations. As voting Members, Owners elect the Board of Directors who, in turn, hires and supervises the General Manager (GM).

The Board of Directors hires and supervised just one operational employee: the General Manager. All subsequent staff supervision is fully delegated to the General Manager, who has sole discretion over all subsequent operation decisions.

For information regarding your Keweenaw Co+op shopping or experience, please contact Customer Service at 906-482-2030. They are available during all open store hours and can assist you or direct you to the appropriate resource. Comments/requests can also be submitted in person at the store.

For more information regarding the Board of Directors, annual meetings and voting.