BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- Free bottled water is being provided by the state as residents are encouraged to use bottled water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, rinsing foods, and mixing powdered baby formula.

Homebound residents without transportation can contact 211, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The schedule for bottled water pickup is:

Sunday, Dec. 5

• 2 – 4 p.m. – Volunteers from Abundant Life C.O.G.I.C.
• 4 – 6 pm – Volunteers from Brotherhood of All Nations

Monday, Dec. 6

• 12 – 2 p.m. – Volunteers from Abundant Life C.O.G.I.C.
• 4 – 6 p.m. – Volunteers from New Covenant Community Baptist Church

Tuesday, Dec. 7

• 12 – 2 p.m. – Volunteers from Abundant Life C.O.G.I.C.
• 4 – 6 p.m. – Volunteers from Ebenezer Baptist Church

Wednesday, Dec. 8

• 12 – 2 p.m. – Volunteers from Purpose Church Ministries
• 4 – 6 p.m. – Volunteers from Purpose Church Ministries

Thursday, Dec. 9

• 12 – 2 p.m. – Volunteers from Ebenezer Baptist Church
• 4 – 6 p.m. – Volunteers from Brotherhood of All Nations

Saturday, Dec. 11

• 12 – 2 p.m. – Volunteers from Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor
• 2 – 4 p.m. – Volunteers from New Covenant Community Baptist Church
• 4 – 6 p.m. – Volunteers from Harbor of Hope Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Southwest Community Action Agency will also host a self-serve water pickup at 331 Miller Street on the following days:

• Monday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Additional dates and locations for bottled water pick up will be added to make sure community needs are met. Visit the state website for additional information.