COMSTOCK PARK, Mich., July 21, 2021 — The food bank’s efforts to nourish children are getting a boost this year thanks to a $20,000 donation from Belmont Engineered Plastics. This summer, their support will help the food bank provide food … Continue reading
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St. Mark’s Mobile Food Pantries fill grocery bags, provide hope
Just before the pandemic, Loren was medically discharged from the Navy, after an injury left him without most of the fingers on his left hand. He began job searching, but when workplaces began shutting down, he struggled to find anything. … Continue reading
Despite pandemic, Mitten Brewing Co.’s Foundation raised $20,000 for school Mobile Food Pantries through golf outing
Last month, The Fourth Annual Mitten Foundation Golf Outing raised funds for 27 Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Pantries that will be hosted by schools in Fennville and on Grand Rapids’ Westside in the next year. “With the current state … Continue reading
Community school coordinators ensure Wyoming families have the food they need
JP, Anna and Sarai all have one thing in common: A love for the kids of Wyoming. They each work as community school coordinators at local elementary schools through Kent School Services Network. During the school year, they spend their … Continue reading
Meet Grand Rapids’ future leaders who serve food to neighbors in need at Innovation Central High School
Innovation Central High School’s Mobile Food Pantries aren’t run by a team of teachers, parents or by any adults at all. Instead, each month, the school’s JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) cadets serve neighbors facing hunger all on their … Continue reading
Agency Spotlight: Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church
Ever since she began attending Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church at four years old, Beverly has seen her community come together to support neighbors in need, including her own family.