Our mission is to ensure no one in our community faces hunger or hardship alone.

We provide food, basic necessities, and connect people with local resources that promote dignity, hope, and long-term stability.

Natasha Hizelberger

Stiggs Feed a Friend Director

Natasha has been a beloved member of the Stiggs Brewing Company family for many years. In 2021, she took a remarkable step by co-founding the Stiggs Feed a Friend program, where her dedication and compassion led her to become the Executive Director.

Her journey is deeply inspiring, rooted in her beginnings as a young mother facing her own challenges. She often reflects, "If it weren't for the people who helped me, I wouldn't be where I am today." This heartfelt sentiment highlights her gratitude and the importance of community support, which fuels her commitment to helping others.

Our story

”Hey I got some cash and i want to help people out”

One memorable day during the pandemic, the doors of the brewery stood closed, reflecting the challenging times we all faced. Owner Mike Castiglione was at the brewery. In that moment, a compassionate patron reached out to Mike and said, “I have some cash, and I want to help those in need. Can you feed some people?” With a heartwarming gesture, the patron then wrote a generous check to support this noble cause, showing the strength of the community in difficult times.

“People started throwing money at us, so we developed a non-profit”

Stiggs Feed a Friend was born out of a desire to uplift those in need. Natasha, fueled by her passion for the cause, stepped up as Director, igniting a vision to expand the charity's reach. Through inspiring events like "Feed a Friend Raffles," drag shows, silent auctions, and galas, we have rallied support to fund the program, empowering us to do even more for the community.

A connected and compassionate community where hunger and hardship are met with action, empathy, and lasting solutions.

Our program has been dedicated to supporting our community.

From 2021 to 2024, we offered free meals on Sundays, providing a sense of comfort and caring to those facing difficult times.

Now, at Stiggs Brewery and Kitchen, we warmly invite you to join us in making a difference. You can purchase a meal for someone in need, or if you find yourself in a tough situation, please take a meal ticket from our board. Just bring it to the bartender any day we’re open—please know that you’re not alone.

Stiggs Feed a Friend also recognizes the struggles faced by families in our local school and provides essential supplies, especially during Christmas and school breaks.

Our commitment to our community was clear when we stepped up after the tornado that devastated Gaylord, MI, in May, striving to support those in crisis.

During the ice storm of 2025, we were there on the ground, helping deliver food and essentials to 1,643 people in shelters and homes, making sure no one felt abandoned.

As we look to the future, our mission remains steadfast: to ensure that no one in our community faces hunger or hardship alone. We are here to provide food, basic necessities, and connections to resources that inspire dignity, hope, and the promise of stability for every person we serve.

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What we do

Our mission is to make sure no one in our community faces hunger or hardship alone. We provide food, basic necessities, and connect people with local resources that promote dignity, hope, and long-term stability.