The mission of the community resource center (crc) is to serve all individuals and families by connecting them to resources that improve their lives. the community resource center (crc) was formed in 1987 when a large manufacturing company in manchester closed, leaving many families in need. crc was founded to address the needs of people affected by sudden unemployment, including food, emergency funding and assistance with job seeking. crc continues to address those basic needs and has evolved to add additional programs that enhance the lives of manchester area residents. the community resource center provides safety net services to residents of southwestern washtenaw county who are facing food and financial insecurity. crc is best known for its food pantry, which is an open choice market where individuals may shop for free in person or place an order for curbside pickup. we are also able to deliver free groceries to individuals who are unable to get to the food pantry due to mobility