PINE RIVER — The Pine River-Backus Family Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Following are February events.
- Pine River Area Food Shelf: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. On the second Tuesday of the month (Feb. 8), the food shelf will be open from 3:30-6 p.m.
- Pine River-Backus CommUnity Meals: Free weekly meals for anyone who is hungry are served each Monday at the Riverview Church in Pine River or each Thursday at the Backus Pine Mountaineer Senior Center. Serving time is 4 p.m. until gone. For more information or to volunteer, call 218-587-4292
- Home Visiting Program: The Home Visiting Program has immediate openings for families who have questions about pregnancy and a child's growth and development, or who would like additional support. Free swag bags are available to all families who are expecting a baby who live in the Pine River-Backus School District.
- NAPS: Driveup pick up is from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8. NAPS boxes are picked up inside the family center. Enter through the back door.
- WIC: Call Cass County at 218-547-6872 for an appointment.
- Family planning: Family planning is Tuesday, Feb. 1. Call 877-275-6123 to schedule an appointment or for more information.
- Child & Teen Check-Up: Call Cass County Public Health at 218-547-6872 for information.
Donations to the Pine River-Backus Family Center are always welcome and help the center to continue to support families.
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