Food insecurity has risen sharply in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula – with no end in sight
Food insecurity has been increasing quietly in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula since 2021.
Why? The cost of living has increased faster than people’s ability to keep up. Wages and retirement funds have failed to keep pace, and more neighbors than ever are making tough choices between paying bills and buying food.
As a result, demand for charitable food has increased 70.7 percent since 2021.
At the same time, federal food resources are being cut.
This scenario is a brewing perfect storm. Join us as we work to avoid a scenario where the food bank is unable to meet demand and people in our state go hungry.
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When you partner with us to Bridge the Gap, you ensure that our neighbors have enough nutritious food. When our neighbors are equipped with nutritious food, they are prepared to learn, work, grow, and lead healthy lives. Don’t miss this chance to provide meals and hope!
Demand has risen 70.7 percent since 2021.
50,000 more neighbors struggle to put food on
the table this year.
Federal food sources and funds were cut.
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