TV6 Canathon

Since 1982 the TV6 Canathon has been collecting non-perishable food items for local food pantries across Upper Michigan. Since then, the people of Upper Michigan have donated over 4.8 million pounds of food to help feed a hungry neighbor. 


This year, TV6 is partnering with the United Way of Marquette County to provide a monetary donation option.  Monetary contributions made to the Canathon help to supplement the nonperishable food collections, and provide assistance for each pantry to purchase perishable items on an as-needed basis.  If you wish to make a monetary donation, please visit the “DONATE” page of this website.


Please see the DROP-OFF POINTS page for locations to make a direct food donation in your community.  Participating schools in Upper Michigan schools are included for your reference.


Please donate during this year's TV6 Canathon, and help feed a hungry neighbor!



TV6 Canathon Collections run from

November 4 - November 30

Donate Now

How to donate.


  • Monetary donations to the TV6 Canathon are being facilitated through our partners at United Way.  To donate via check, make payable to United Way of Marquette County with TV6 Canathon in the memo line. Mail to UWMC, PO Box 73, Marquette, MI 49855.


  • Make a contribution now on our DONATE page.


                           - OR -


  • Text CANATHON to 44321



2024 CANATHON POSTERS

It's easy to become a Canathon partner!


Below are links to download Canathon posters for your respective county. 


Note: If not already an official Canathon collection point listed, you MUST contact TV6 Canathon to become an official Canathon drop-off location. (If TV6 is NOT notified, your collection will not be on the list for pick-up).


Email TV6 Canathon director Tony Stagliano at tstagliano@wluctv6.com or through our Contact page.


Virtual TV6 Canathon Collections run from
November 7 – December 5

How to donate.

  • To donate by check or money order, please make them out to the food pantry you will be donating to (i.e. St Vincent DePaul Food Pantry – Escanaba) and send them directly to the pantry. For addresses of local pantries go to the locations page on the TV6 Canathon website.


  • If you would like to donate online with credit card or PayPal please go to the donate page on the TV6 Canathon website.


  • Some pantries continue to accept non-perishable food donations. Please bring food donations directly to your local food pantry. Contact them in advance for details on doing it safely.
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