Buist Community Assistance Center is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 2008, serving residents of Byron Township south of 68th St. and Byron Center
Public School district.
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 household 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 140 committed volunteers. This structure allows Buist CAC to maximize financial donations and priorize client services.
Dave Maleport, Volunteer & Board President
Larry Buist, Volunteer & Board Vice-President
Cheryl VanSolkema, Volunteer & Board Secretary
Jacqueline Hordyk, Volunteer & Treasurer
Tim Buist, Volunteer & Board Member
Jodie Root, Volunteer & Board Member