Buist Community Assistance Center is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 2008, serving residents of Byron Township south of 68th St. and families enrolled in Byron Center schools. 

Compelled by God's love, Buist CAC strives to:

• Love our neighbors by providing food & clothing
• Spread hope by treating all with dignity and compassion
• Assist partner ministries in serving their communities

Provide food for today and hope for tomorrow...

• Connect community members with ways they can love and serve their neighbors. The Buist CAC team is 97% volunteers.
• Provide free food and clothing. Our food pantry consists of dry goods, meat, dairy, fresh produce, and personal care products. Our pantry is client-choice to provide dignity. Quantity is determined by househould size.
• Compassionately listen to clients share about their situation, educate on resources available/applicable, while sharing encouragement & prayers.
• Assist other non-profit groups in meeting needs in their communities by providing food and resources. Buist CAC partners with over 30 other organizations.
• Clients & Partners in their own words

Buist CAC is 501(c)3 non-profit organization, directed by a Leadership Board.

Day-to-day operations are handled by a few staff members and over 80 committed volunteers. This structure allows Buist CAC to maximize financial donations and priorize client services.

Beth Bouwma, Volunteer & Board Treasurer

Larry Buist, Volunteer & Board Vice-President

Tim Buist, Volunteer & Board President

Jenelle Jonkman, Buist CAC Director

Cheryl VanSolkema, Volunteer & Board Secretary

Bern Zylstra, Volunteer & Board Member