Acme Christian Thrift Store & Food Pantry

​​Acme Christian Thrift Store & Food Pantry is a Michigan 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that fills a critical need among the working poor, single mothers, transients and other disadvantaged people who live in Antrim, Grand Traverse and Kalkaska counties by providing thrift-store donated merchandise at reasonable prices and using the revenue to operate a fully functional and well-stocked food pantry.

​​​Here are some of our key features:
Gary Chenoweth is now President of ACTS.
  • Since February 1, 2005, ACTS has been staffed, operated and managed by a team of volunteers, including board members, with only one paid staff.
  • Assistance to all the food insecure is given as it is possible.
  • We serve a significant number of people each year.
  • The Pantry is supported by Thrift Store Sales, United Way of Northwest Michigan as well as financial and food support from many service organizations, churches, businesses and individuals. 100% of cash donations helps buy food for the Pantry.
  • ACTS is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and a multi-faith organization.
  • In 2019, we increased our floor space by 1,800 sq. ft. and now have much more merchandise on display.
 Pantry Hours       
Wednesday 1 p.m.—4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.—1 p.m.
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​Thrift Store Hours
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.—3 p.m.​
Easter items on display now!
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​Thrift Store Manager
​Matt Mabey is responsible for Thrift Store performance in merchandising, processing, operations, inventory and volunteer management. 

Matt is also currently owner/operator of Yellow Hat Estate Sales and Services, providing a wide variety of Estate Sale and Appraisal Services. He was previously the Senior Pastor at Bay Wesleyan Church and before that Director of Sales and ​Marketing at Project Success.​
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​Food Pantry Coordinator
Carol Hockin is  on the ACTS Board and also coordinates our Food Pantry.

​Carol is active at Williamsburg Methodist Church, Elk Rapids Rotary and she sings melodiously in the Elk Lake Community Chorus.
​Volunteers Needed !
Here is a great opportunity for you. ACTS needs your help now. Thrift store traffic is higher and there is more local need for food. More drivers wanted to pick up food and deliver it to ACTS. Please consider giving some time to this worthy cause. More info.
Our Mission
ACTS operates a thrift store and food pantry with mostly volunteer workers, providing assistance to ​the poor, hungry and homeless as it is possible.
​“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?  When did we see you a stranger and invite you in or needing clothes and clothed you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The king will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” 
​                                                                                              -- Matthew 25:34-40