Help us Fill the Boat! Celebrate the season with us at Irish Boat Shop during the Annual Harbor Springs Merchants Holiday Open House!
Join us for a festive evening of holiday cheer and local giving as we work together to Fill the Boat with food donations for Northmen Den Youth Services, supporting local students and families in need this winter. Every person who donates will be entered in our grand prize drawing featuring a generous assortment of swag and gear!
Start your evening at Irish for easy, convenient parking, drop off your non-perishable food donations, and then stroll downtown to enjoy the shops, lights, and holiday cheer.
While you’re here, check out our Ship Store, which will be open for last-minute holiday shopping featuring 30% off soft goods! We have great gifts for boaters, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyone on your list.
Speaking of Lists! Here's the Northmen Den shopping list:
Shelf-Stable Food:
✓ Apple sauce pouches
✓ Canned beans, meats, and vegetables
✓ Tuna or chicken pouches
✓ Canned or cup fruit
✓ Fruit snacks or dried fruit
✓ Nut-free trail mix
Preferred Items:
✓ Granola bars
✓ Crackers
✓ Muffin mixes
✓ Honey, peanut butter, seed butter, jelly, or jam
✓ Bread or microwave popcorn
Pantry Staples & Meals:
✓ Chef Boyardee cans
✓ Hormel Completes
✓ Instant mashed potatoes or Knorr sides
✓ Hamburger Helper boxes or cups
✓ Mac & cheese, pasta, sauces, and pizza ingredients
✓ Soup, Spam, tortilla shells, and single-serve meals
Beverages:
✓ Water
✓ 100% juice
✓ V8 fruit & veggie juice cans
✓ Silk single-serve milk alternatives
Toiletries:
✓ Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
✓ Dove bar soap
✓ Deodorant, facewash, and combs/brushes
✓ Hair ties, tissues, toilet paper, and paper towel
Please Do Not Donate:
✗ Feminine hygiene products
✗ Toothbrushes or toothpaste
✗ Glass jars (except pasta sauce)
✗ Expired, fresh, or frozen food
✗ Razors or junk food
✗ Extra-large food containers
If you aren't able to stop by this season, you can still donate! Follow the link below to make a donation:
https://givebutter.com/filltheboat
So why should you stop by?
✓ Convenient Downtown parking
✓ 30% off soft goods – perfect for holiday gifts
✓ Grand prize drawing entry for donating
✓ Make the season brighter for families in need
Also check out other Nonprofit events in Harbor Springs, Arts events in Harbor Springs.
