We exist to provide supplemental food and basic necessities to students, individuals and families in need, while spreading compassion throughout the community.
In 2016, we began with providing supplemental weekend food to students in need in our community twice a month. The incredible generosity from the community, local businesses, school partners and individual contributions has allowed this program to continue and expand, now including a mobile food distribution and crisis assistance as able.
In January 2025 we applied and received our 501(c)(3) status) as a non-profit.
DID YOU KNOW?
Many in our communities are working but it is simply not enough.
According to the 2022 United Way ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report, approximately 22% of households in Clinton County live above the federal poverty level, but below the cost of living income needed to cover basic necessities..
Over 14,000 backpacks have been distributed as 12/2024.
DID YOU KNOW?
Almost 7 million seniors were food insecure in 2022.
In partnership with the Greater Lansing Food Bank, Compassion in Action started hosting food pantries at the beginning of the Covid pandemic in March, 2020. CIA continues to host mobile food pantries on a regular basis on the 4th Saturday of the month throughout the year.
3,000 families have been served in Clinton County as of 12/2024
DID YOU KNOW?
People who experience homelessness die at the average age Americans died in 1900.
We partner with community organizations to assist individuals and families in crisis. Assistance may include support for utilities, food, homelessness, clothing and other basic needs as funds allow.