For several years, Feast of Victory operated a food pantry out of an unfinished elevator shaft; basically, a glorified closet. Amazed at how many people came for food on a regular basis, a vision was born: to create an ecumenical, community, non-profit food pantry. That vision came to fruition when Acme Christian Thrift Store and Food Pantry (ACTS) was formed on May 7, 2002 and began operating in June of 2003, filling a critical need among the working poor, single mothers, transient and other disadvantaged people who live in Antrim, Kalkaska and Grand Traverse counties by providing thrift store donated items at reasonable prices and by operating a food pantry.
Food is donated from a variety of sources but there is never enough to fulfill the need. Financial gifts from individuals, churches and other organizations are always needed as are those who can volunteer their time at ACTS.
