CALUMET — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Calumet Post and five grocery stores in Baraga and Houghton counties are working together to host “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” Harvest Gathering charity events. The purpose is to raise food donations for local food pantries.

The drive started Friday at Larry’ Market in Baraga and will continue today at Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden. Troopers will be on hand from noon – 3 p.m.

After Thanksgiving, Troopers will be in Houghton, L’Anse and Calumet to assist in the collection of donated food items. A “BLUE GOOSE” patrol car will be at the sites to haul donated items to local food pantries at the conclusion of the events.

The events will be as follows:

• Today (Nov. 26), from noon – 3 p.m. at Louie’s Super Foods in Lake Linden

• Wednesday, Dec.

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