Food Pantry
The A.C.T.I.O.N. food pantry is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
- Fridays, 12 to 3 p.m.
- Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon
Area Churches Together in One Network
A collaboration of people of Christian faith ministering to individuals and families of the Dowagiac, Michigan area since January 2009.
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We are based upon the words of Christ in John 17:21 — “that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.” Our food pantry, senior commodity and TEFAP distributions, transitional housing support, and community-wide worship services depend on generous donations from community members.
Serving Dowagiac since 2009
Food assistance, transitional housing support, and ecumenical worship — carried out together by local churches, para-church ministries, and area businesses.
Food Distribution & Worship
Recurring pantry hours, commodity distributions, and two ecumenical worship services each year.
Senior Commodities
Senior Commodities (CSFP) are distributed on the second Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TEFAP Distribution
TEFAP Food Distribution occurs on the third Wednesday of February, May, August, and November from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community-wide Worship Services
A.C.T.I.O.N. sponsors two ecumenical worship services each year: Good Friday and Thanksgiving.
Schedule at a Glance
All distributions take place at 301 Main St, Dowagiac, MI 49047.
| Program | When | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Food Pantry | Every Saturday | 10 a.m. – 12 noon |
| Food Donations | Fridays; Saturdays | 12 – 3 p.m.; 9 a.m. – noon |
| Senior Commodities (CSFP) | Second Tuesday of every month | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| TEFAP Food Distribution | Third Wednesday, quarterly: Feb, May, Aug, Nov | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Ecumenical Worship | Good Friday and Thanksgiving | Annually |
About A.C.T.I.O.N.
A.C.T.I.O.N. — Area Churches Together In One Network — began in January 2009 as a collaboration of people of Christian faith existing to minister to individuals and families of the Dowagiac, Michigan area.
Membership includes supporting churches, para-church ministries, and area businesses. Ten area churches participate today, alongside ministries such as the Feed the Hungry liaison and the transitional housing project.
Read more about our ministries
Action Dowagiac exists as a collaboration of people of Christian faith who minister to individuals and families across the Dowagiac, Michigan area. The organization has served the community since January 2009, bringing together congregations and volunteers who share a common commitment to practical care and worship. Rather than functioning as a single congregation, this network connects many churches so that combined resources and shared programming can reach more people who need help, strengthening the community one family at a time.
The vision of this area network of churches is drawn from the words of Christ in John 17:21, asking that all may be one, just as the Father is in Christ and Christ is in the Father. That prayer of unity shapes the way the network works: churches set aside competition and coordinate their ministries for the good of the whole area. The emphasis is on collaboration, partnership, and a shared Christian faith expressed through service that anyone in the community can find welcoming.
Community support arrives in many forms through the ministries offered across the network. Food assistance stands at the center, with a food pantry serving households experiencing hardship, alongside senior commodity distributions and TEFAP programs that help families stretch limited resources. Transitional housing support provides a bridge for people in unstable living situations, and community-wide worship services gather people together in a shared spiritual setting. Each of these efforts reflects the call to minister to individuals and families with practical generosity.
Generosity from community members is what sustains these ministries. Donations of food, funds, and volunteer time make it possible to keep pantry shelves stocked, distribute commodities to seniors, and offer a supportive place for families in transition. Every contribution, whether large or small, helps the network respond when someone is struggling. Giving is presented not as a burden but as a blessing, an opportunity for people to share abundance so that no neighbor in the Dowagiac area goes without.
Leadership within the network is rooted in prayer and service. The churches together in one network entrust their shared mission to leaders and volunteers who coordinate events, worship gatherings, and outreach programs. The calendar of activities reflects a community in motion: regular gatherings, seasonal distributions, and special services that draw people from across the area. Attendance is open to anyone who wishes to take part, whether they are long-time members of a local congregation, a new seeker, or simply a neighbor looking for help.
Visitors are encouraged to explore what the network offers and to attend an event, a worship service, or a ministry program in person. Learning about the food pantry, the commodity distributions, and the transitional housing work is the first step toward involvement, and most ways of helping require only a willingness to show up. Many people discover that volunteering opens the door to deeper community relationships, meaningful friendships, and a growing personal faith rooted in service to others.
The story of this Dowagiac collaboration is one of steady, faithful work carried out together. Since 2009, churches and volunteers have combined their efforts to build a visible presence in the life of the area, offering food, shelter assistance, worship, and fellowship to those who need it most. That continuity matters: it tells families that the network will still be there next month and next year, providing the reliability that people in difficult circumstances need most from their community.
Faith and action are joined in the identity of this organization. The name reflects both a call to act and the cooperative spirit of churches working as one, and the ministries demonstrate that belief in practice. Individuals and families across the Dowagiac area find support that is both practical and spiritual, and churches find a way to serve beyond their own doors. People of Christian faith, and neighbors of every background, are invited to join the network and help continue its work of mercy, unity, and shared purpose.
Get Involved
Volunteer at a distribution, donate food, join the network, or simply spread the word about pantry hours. Every contribution helps neighbors in the Dowagiac area.