Calumet Free Fridge

07/29/2025

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

It is dignity — receiving without shame.
It is love — from people who didn’t ask for anything in return.
It is hope — packed gently between the boxes of macaroni and the bags of rice.

People are often deeply grateful for the support, especially during job loss, illness, or housing instability. Even a few bags of groceries can feel life-changing in a moment of crisis.

A recurring theme: those who received help often return to give help—creating a beautiful cycle of community support.

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Our community continues to offer HOPE to HUNDREDS of people....Each and Every Month!

Thank you for your continued donations of Food, Cash and items of Every Kind that can be sold to support The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

Ron Rea

The Calumet Free Fridge's mission is to provide the people of Calumet and surrounding area, access to free local produce, meat and goods, no questions asked.

07/28/2025

The Magic of HOPE Provided by Food Pantries.......

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Food pantries are more than shelves filled with cans and boxes — they are places where the quiet magic of hope happens every day.

In times of crisis, when paychecks run short, when the fridge is empty and the bills are due, food pantries stand as beacons of compassion. For a family walking through the door, that box of groceries is not just sustenance — it’s a sign that someone cares. That they are not invisible. That their struggle matters.

Hope in a food pantry looks like a child smiling over a favorite cereal. It sounds like a sigh of relief from a single parent who doesn’t have to choose between dinner and the electric bill. It feels like dignity restored, when neighbors serve neighbors without judgment or shame.

Volunteers and donors often don’t see the full ripple effect of their kindness. But every can of soup, every donated bag of rice, every caring smile — they build bridges of hope that carry people through the hardest seasons of life.

Food pantries do not solve every problem. But in their quiet, persistent way, they restore a crucial truth: that people are not alone. That tomorrow can be better. That love still lives in action.

And that is the real magic — the magic of hope.

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Thank you for your support!

Ron Rea

The Calumet Free Fridge's mission is to provide the people of Calumet and surrounding area, access to free local produce, meat and goods, no questions asked.

07/26/2025

Thank you to all of our wonderful local farmers! Give a big welcome to a new contributor- Falls Farm! You are all so generous!!!

07/25/2025

God Winks Through Food Pantries

www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

It was a chilly Tuesday morning in a quiet town nestled between hills and farmlands. The local food pantry—run by volunteers out of a small church basement—buzzed with quiet purpose. Bags were packed, shelves stocked, prayers whispered under breath.

Maria, the pantry coordinator, had just finished arranging cans of soup when she noticed the door creak open. In stepped a young mother, her coat too thin for the weather, her toddler bundled in a stroller, cheeks pink from the cold.

"Can I help you?" Maria asked gently.

The woman hesitated. "I just... I didn’t know where else to go. We haven’t eaten since yesterday morning."

Maria smiled warmly and motioned her in. “You came to the right place.”

As Maria gathered food, another volunteer, George, came over holding a box of baby formula. "This was just donated yesterday—do you know if she might need it?"

The young mother’s eyes welled with tears. “That’s the exact brand my baby uses. I couldn’t find it anywhere.”

Maria felt goosebumps. “We didn’t even know someone who needed it would walk in today,” she whispered.

Moments like this had happened before. A man once asked for peanut butter—and just that morning, someone had dropped off a whole case.

Another time, a family came in needing gluten-free food for a sick child. No one had any—but within an hour, a delivery mistake at the local grocer meant bags of gluten-free goods were donated. The timing was always uncanny. Serendipity? Coincidence?

Maria had long stopped believing in coincidences. She called them God winks—little signs that God was present, listening, and working quietly through others.

www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

That pantry wasn’t just about food. It was about faith showing up in practical ways—through a stranger's donation, a volunteer's intuition, or the perfect timing of a knock on the door.

Every bag of groceries packed was a reminder that God saw, God cared, and God provided.

And sometimes, He winked—just to let them know He was smiling, too.

Thanks to our Loving, Giving and Compassionate Community.....Hundreds of God Winks right here inside The Office Shop in Calumet on a DAILY BASIS!!!

www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

HOPE is worth the Time, Love and Choice we make as a COMMUNITY to support those in need!

www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Thank you!

Ron Rea

The Calumet Free Fridge's mission is to provide the people of Calumet and surrounding area, access to free local produce, meat and goods, no questions asked.

07/18/2025

A food bank that consistently acts with integrity becomes a pillar in the community. It moves beyond temporary relief to playing a key role in long-term solutions to hunger and poverty. That kind of trust cannot be bought—it’s earned through every honest decision, every fair policy, and every person treated with dignity.

Calumet Free Fridge

TRUST and INTEGRITY aren’t just ideals for a food bank—they are necessities. Without them, the system breaks down. With them, a food bank becomes more than a source of meals; it becomes a beacon of hope, compassion, and stability for those who need it most.

The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs offers HOPE to over 650 Each and Every Month and Growing!

Each Donation.....Wheter it be Cash, Food or an item to sell that buys food for the Community....Is a Responsibility that is NEVER TAKEN LIGHTLY!

Calumet Free Fridge

To ensure that EVERY DONATION makes the MOST IMPACT in our Community, The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry will give, one Two Pound Package of Hamburg per visit!

The freezers will be locked, When you come in Please ask for help if you need a Two Pound Package of Hamburger!

When that EIGHT-Year-old boy gave 86 CENTS....and said Thank you for the Food last night.....I take that seriously!

When a good friend buys 4200 pounds of Hamburg to offer HOPE to so many.....I take that Seriously!

When an older woman comes in with stage 4 Cancer and has not eaten MEAT for THREE WEEKS because her CANCER MEDICINE is too EXPENSIVE.....I take that Seriously!

Calumet Free Fridge

With the number of people needing help in our COMMUNITY contining to GROW, Your Donations....EVERY DONATION ....MATTERS!

Each and Every DONATION offers HOPE to so many in need!

Thank you!

Ron Rea

The Calumet Free Fridge's mission is to provide the people of Calumet and surrounding area, access to free local produce, meat and goods, no questions asked.

07/17/2025

Another AMAZING DONATION has arrived!

www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

A 1960s Singer in its cabinet is like the stitching needle in the social fabric—reliable, purposeful, and quietly mending the tears of life.

The food bank, too, is a seamstress of hope, sewing patches of nourishment and care where the fabric of society has worn thin.

Both represent tools of quiet transformation, holding things together when everything else threatens to fall apart.

The first $160 takes this Beauty Home and offers HOPE to the HUNDREDS of people in need in our COMMUNITY.....Each and Every Month!!!

www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Thank you!

Ron Rea

07/16/2025

Support your local farmers.

Important Update for Shoppers:
The Senior Project Fresh program dollars for Houghton County have now been fully distributed for this season.

✅ We’re happy for everyone who received benefits and supported our local farmers! Your dollars help keep fresh, healthy food growing right here in our community.

📌 Please note: Any new applicants will be placed on a waitlist in case more funds become available.

🥕 Keep supporting local food!
Here’s a list of participating farms and vendors you can continue to visit:

North Harvest CSA

Ghost House Farm

Soil & Soul Farm

Troemner Family Farm

Niemela’s Market Gardens

Thank you for shopping local and helping our farmers thrive!

07/16/2025

I was just talking to a woman about the VISION of The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

I explained that ONE DAY....a person who owns a VACANT BUILDING in the Copper Country will walk into The Office Shop and say.....I have an idea!

A vacant Building will be used to store HUNDREDS of items! Every item that is sold....100 PERCENT of each sale will support The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Larger items that are donated like a Car, Boat, Truck, ATV, Household Furniture, Household Appliances will be PICTURED on Bulletin Boards with the Price and Contact information on how to purchase the item and offer HOPE to HUNDREDS of people in need...Each and EVERY MONTH!

Can you IMAGINE...the POSITIVE STORIES that will be told for years about how the COMMUNITY came together to love and SUPPORT so many in need!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Thank you for sharing this vision and making any comments and suggestions that you think will help so many in need in our area!

Ron Rea

The Calumet Free Fridge's mission is to provide the people of Calumet and surrounding area, access to free local produce, meat and goods, no questions asked.

07/15/2025

Kumho Power Star 758 Tires – 155/80R12 77T – Set of 4 – NEW

The AMAZING Donations that offer HOPE to so many....Just keep COMING!!! Thank you Very MUCH!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Description:

These all-season radial tires are known for their exceptional dry traction, quiet ride, and long-lasting durability. Ideal for compact cars and classic imports, these tires offer a perfect balance of performance and value.

Specifications:

Brand: Kumho

Model: Power Star 758

Size: 155/80R12

Load Index/Speed Rating: 77T

Type: All-Season, Radial

Condition: Brand New – Never Mounted

DOT Code: (Available on request if needed for production date verification)

Features:

Solid center rib for improved handling and high-speed stability

Multi-sipe tread design for enhanced wet and dry traction

Optimized tread pattern reduces road noise and improves ride comfort

Durable construction for extended tread life

Retail Value: $280–$320 (set of 4)

You can pick up this set of Brand New Kumho Tires for only $250 at The Office Shop in Calumet!

100 PERCENT of every Sale of EVERY DONATED ITEM supports The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs!

The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs offers HOPE to HUNDREDS of people in need....Each and Every Month!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Never any QUESTIONS or PAPERWORK!!!

Thank you for your continued support by donating food, items and money to buy the food that offers HOPE to so many in need in our COMMUNITY!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Ron Rea

07/14/2025

Local farmers supporting our community!

07/14/2025

Amazing Donations continue to be offered to support The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry inside The Office Shop in Calumet, Michigan!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

This Lazy Boy Rocker Recliner is yours for only $250!

100 Percent of this sale and EVERY ITEM DONATED to The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry supports HUNDREDS of people in need.......Each and Every month!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Payments for this item and EVERY ITEM DONATED to The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs located inside The Office Shop in Calumet, Michigan can be made with Cash, Check, All Major Credit Cards, PayPal and Venmo!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Experience unmatched comfort with this La-Z-Boy Rocker Recliner, designed for both relaxation and functionality. Whether you’re watching TV, reading, or catching a nap, this chair offers the perfect place to unwind.

Product Features:
Brand: La-Z-Boy

Model: Manual Rocker Recliner

Color: Soft grey – a neutral tone that complements any room

Material: Plush, durable upholstery

Function: Smooth manual reclining and gentle rocking motion

Style: Overstuffed armrests and cushioned back for full-body support

Condition:
Very good used condition

Clean and well-cared for

From a non-smoking, pet-free home

Reclining and rocking mechanisms work perfectly

Approximate Dimensions:
Height: 41 in

Width: 36 in

Depth: 38 in

Ideal for a living room, den, or reading nook, this La-Z-Boy rocker recliner delivers both comfort and quality at a great price.

This Lazy Boy Rocker Recliner will be picked up in Gay Michigan!

The cost to feed the HUNDREDS of PEOPLE in need in our area.....Each and EVERY MONTH is $40,000 a YEAR!

Thank you for your continued DONATIONS of ALL KINDS to offer HOPE to so many in NEED!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Ron Rea

07/11/2025

Beautiful item donated to support The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry inside The Office Shop in Calumet!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Item needs to picked up in Gay!

The First $400 not only buys this Beautiful OAK TABLE and FOUR CHAIRS, but also offers HOPE and FEEDS HUNDREDS of people in need.....Each and Every Month!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Solid Oak Dining Table with 4 Matching Chairs – Classic Country Style

Add timeless charm to your dining space with this beautiful solid oak dining set. Featuring a round pedestal table and four high-back carved chairs, this set brings both style and comfort to your meals, family gatherings, and entertaining.

Details:
Material: Solid oak wood (not veneer)

Set Includes:

1 round pedestal dining table

4 matching chairs with carved backs and turned spindle legs

Style: Traditional / Country farmhouse

Condition: Gently used, well-maintained, and structurally sound. Minimal wear from light use.

Dimensions (approx.):
Table Diameter: 48 inches (round)

Chair Height (back): 42 inches

Chair Seat Height: 18 inches

Features:
Sturdy construction built to last

Warm oak grain finish

Comfortable high-back seating

Ideal for kitchen, dining room, or breakfast nook

Whether you're furnishing a cozy cabin, farmhouse, or just love classic wood furniture, this dining set will be a perfect fit.

🕰️ Don't miss your chance to own a quality oak set that combines elegance and durability!

Thank you for supporting The Calumet Free Fridge and Food Pantry Programs inside The Office Shop in Calumet!

https://www.facebook.com/calumetfreefridge/

Ron Rea