Farms for Folks is a program that addresses food insecurity in Alger County by delivering weekly bags of local food to individuals and families in need.

Participating farms supply fresh vegetables, bread, pork, honey, eggs, chicken and more. Farmers are paid full market price for their products.

Volunteers will deliver fresh locally grown items to eligible homes for free every other Friday, starting in mid-June. This year, program organizers hope to serve 48 homes. Farms for Folks is funded entirely by donations from community members and businesses.

Sign-up will take place through April 30, and Alger County families must meet specific criteria to be eligible for the program, though no income or eligibility information is required. To register or for information about volunteering, call 906-250-4825.

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Women’s Center next Tuesday

The Women’s Center, as part of its Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities, has scheduled Coffee with an Advocate next Tuesday at Gallery Coffee Co. in Munising.

Those interested in learning more about the organization’s programs and services that educate, empower and support survivors are invited to visit its booth from noon to 2 p.m.

DNR trails still closed following severe ice storm

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that all DNR-managed motorized and nonmotorized trails in the eastern Upper Peninsula are temporarily closed for safety, assessment, infrastructure repairs and cleanup following the devastating ice storm at the end of March.

DNR officials anticipate a phased reopening of trails over the coming weeks.

Similarly, several state parks, campgrounds and boating access sites are temporarily closed until safe access can be restored, including hazardous tree assessment and removal.

The department is developing a volunteer action plan that will prioritize safety protocols, ensure efficient resource allocation and prevent duplication of efforts.