North Oakland VFW Post 334 Cmdr. Jim Hubbard, (from left), Oxford/Orion FISH President Michelle Behm, and Post 334 Adjutant/Quartermaster Chuck Haskin, with a donation check. (Photo courtesy of Chuck Haskin)
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, said people can’t use their Bridge card for men’s and women’s personal products because of the FISH shortage. Then the VFW Post went out and bought $565 of men’s personal products and $221 of women’s products and delivered to FISH on Feb. 15 including 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 make donations to FISH to help support the community.
This Adopt-a-Shelf program buys food to keep on the shelves each month for a year using donated funds. VFW Post 334 supports the pasta sauce shelf and the chunky soup shelf. Volunteers then pick up the purchased items and place them on shelves throughout the building, much like a small grocery store. Everyone involved in 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 according to the size of each family and can range from 60 to 200 pounds per month.
With high food inflation in recent years, demand from the community continues to rise, with high demand for FISH. Seniors are faced with the choice of eating or taking their medicine. For those who need services or want to join the Adopt-a-Shelf program or make a donation, call 248-628-3933 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 will host Euchre from 6 to 8:30 pm Monday, Feb. 26 and from noon to 3 pm Thursday, Feb. 29, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 will host a Taco Tuesday Mexican Buffet from 4 to 7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 27; Chef’s Choice Buffet from 4 to 7 pm Wednesday, Feb. 28; and Fish dinner from noon to 8 pm Friday, March 1, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.
• Berkley American Legion Post 374 will host Music Trivia at 7 pm Thursday, Feb. 29; a Fish Fry at 5 pm Friday, March 1 with Karaoke at 8 pm; 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 the Tune at 7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 27, and Friday Night Dinner at 5 pm March 1, at 1505 N. Main St., Royal Oak. For more information, call 248-546-0490.
• Clarkston American Legion Post 377 will host Bingo from 6 to 9:30 pm Tuesday, Feb. 27, and a Fish Fry from 5 to 8 pm Friday, March 1, at 4819 Mary Sue Ave. The menu includes an array of choices and combos. For more information, call 248-673-9301.
• Royal Oak American Legion Post 253 Riders to host Euchre Tournament at 6 pm Saturday, March 9, at 1505 N. Main St., Royal Oak. $10 entry fee. 50/50 tickets. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 248-546-0490.
• The Holly Moose Lodge will host a Picking Party at 6 pm 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 of the proceeds will go to the American Legion to support veterans. Musicians are invited to join the jam. Bring food (to-go if you like) or you can order pizza, listen to good music, and socialize. For more information, call 810-348-9960.
• Holly American Legion Post 149 will host a Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 am 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 information in the body of an email with the subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at [email protected]. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events and include a phone number for readers to call for more information.
