North Oakland VFW presents $2,400 check to Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry
North Oakland VFW Post 334 presented a check for $2,400 to the Oxford/ Orion FISH Food Pantry’s Adopt-a-Shelf program on Feb. 7 at the ONTV Food Drive at the Orion Senior Center in Lake Orion.
The food drive raised over $16,000 and a van full of food for FISH as part of the 2024 Food Drive.
Michelle Behm, president of Oxford/Orion FISH, mentioned that people could not use their Bridge cards for personal male and female products because of a shortage at FISH. The VFW Post then went out and purchased $565 of male personal products and $221 of female products and delivered to FISH on Feb. 15 along with six frozen turkeys.
This is the seventh year in a row that VFW Post 334 has adopted a shelf at FISH, and they encourage other businesses, community groups, or individuals to come out and Adopt-a-Shelf or give donations to FISH to help support the community.
This Adopt-a-Shelf program purchases food items to stock on the shelves each month during the year with the donated funds. VFW Post 334 supports the pasta sauce shelf and the chunky soup shelf. Volunteers then take the purchased items and place them on the shelves throughout the building, which is like a small grocery store. Everyone involved with FISH are volunteers from the community.
The Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry provides groceries for people in need who currently live in Lake Orion, Oxford, Addison, or Oakland Township. Food is provided per the size of each family and can range from 60 to 200 pounds per month.
With the high inflation on food these past years, the demand from the community is constantly increasing, with an all-time high in demand at FISH. Seniors are facing the choice of eating or taking their medication. For those in need of services or who want to join the Adopta-Shelf program or make a donation, call 248-6283933 or visit oxfordorionfish.org for more information. The Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry is at 1060 South Lapeer Road, Oxford.
For more information about VFW Post 334, such as joining and helping the community, call Jim Hubbard at 248-496-1213.
Upcoming events
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Euchre from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 and from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248628-9081.
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Taco Tuesday Mexican Buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27; Chef’s Choice Buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28; and Fish dinners from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.
• Berkley American Legion Post 374 to host Music Trivia at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29; a Fish Fry at 5 p.m. Friday, March 1 with Karaoke at 8 p.m.; and a Breakfast Platter Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 3, at 2079 W. 12 Mile Road. For more information, call 248-543-7668.
• Royal Oak American Legion Post 253 to host Music Trivia/Name that Tune at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, and Friday Night Dinner at 5 p.m. March 1, at 1505 N. Main St., Royal Oak. For more information, call 248-546-0490.
• Clarkston American Legion Post 377 to host Bingo from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, and a Fish Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, at 4819 Mary Sue Ave. The menu includes a range of choices and combos. For more information, call 248-673-9301.
• Royal Oak American Legion Post 253 Riders to host Euchre Tournament at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at 1505 N. Main St., Royal Oak. $10 entry fee. 50/50 tickets. For more information, call 248546-0490.
• Holly Moose Lodge to host Picking Party at 6 p.m. Monday, March
4, at 210 Broad St. Holly. The Picking Party, will feature many musicians playing music together to support the Holly American Legion Post 149. 50/50 proceeds will go to the American Legion to support veterans. Musicians are invited to join the jam. Bring food (dish to pass if you want) or you can order pizza, listen to great music, and socialize. For more information, call 248-6345804.
• Holly American Legion Post 149 to host Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 10, at 408 S. Saginaw. Public welcome. For more information, call 810-348-9960.
The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@aol.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events and include a phone number for readers to call for more information.