• Volunteers needed: Volunteers are needed to help make tamales on Tuesdays from 4:30-6 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to sell tamales on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the latest or for part of the shift. Call the family center if interested.

• Pine River Area Food Shelf: Emergency food shelf hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and the second Tuesday of the month the food shelf will be open from 3:30-6 p.m. The food shelf is located in the Pine River-Backus Family Center.

• Family Center Home Visiting Program: There are immediate openings for expectant mothers who would like additional support with their pregnancy and parenting their child til 3 years of age. Free prenatal gift bags are available to women who are expecting a baby and who live in the Pine River-Backus School District.

• NAPS: Pick up is Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 2-4 p.m.

• WIC: Will be here Thursday, Sept. 3.

• Child Teen Check-Up: Will be here Thursday-Friday, Sept. 24 and 25. Appointments are available for Oct. 22. Call Karen at 218-587-4292 to schedule an appointment.

• MNsure Navigator: Call 218-587-4292 for more information or to set up an appointment.