Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (MI)

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Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (MI)

Older Adult Services: Food, Home care
527 Hancock St, Hancock, MI 49930
Phone (906) 482 - 6944
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Our mission

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.
Opportunities

Individual or Family Opportunities

Opportunities include: Mission in Motion, Friendly Visiting, Social Activities, Holiday Celebrations, Medical Transportation, Firewood, Food Assistance, Medical Equipment Loan, and Office Support.
  • One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Virtual, Office work, Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Group Volunteering

Opportunities include: Firewood Program, Treat Baskets, Decorated Grocery Bags, and Seasonal Cleanup.
  • One-time, Occasional, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Groups (2-10), Corporate Teams, Families
  • Physical, Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Holiday Volunteer

KITCHEN Prepare the meal. Package the meals for delivery. Clean and Sanitize. Must be age 13 and older to work in the kitchen. DINING ROOM Set the tables for the home-delivered meal distribution, assist with assembling the cold food trays, distribute meals to the volunteers outside. Clean and sanitize. CLEANUP Clean and Sanitize. Wash, dry and put away all dishes, pots and pans. Clean the kitchen and dining area and any other areas that have been used for prep and delivery. Sweep and mop floors. Vacuum. Sanitize all surfaces before leaving. MEAL DELIVERY Pickup meals between 11:45am and 12:15pm at the curb of the meal site then deliver to elders. Practice contactless delivery and don’t enter their home.
  • One-time, Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Event support, Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Items we need

Wish List

bleach

disinfectant wipes

flower

paper flowers

Brown sugar – 21b bags

celery

cornstarch

dinner rolls

 

potato peelers

Flour – 21b bags

yellow rubber gloves

green onion

kitchen bouquet

milk

onions

pepper

Redi whip

salt

season salt
  • In-Kind Donations
  • Item Collection
How you help

As a volunteer-based organization, we rely on volunteers for all of our programs and services. Whether you have just a few hours a year to several hours a week, Little Brothers may be a place for you.
About us

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly provides friendship and services to lonely or isolated people age 60 and older. We provide consistent in-home visits as well as offer a variety of activities and services that promote social connections and independent living.