When Lorrie Hockanson applied for a receptionist position at the food bank’s Cadillac branch 13 years ago, she didn’t realize how passionate she would become about the mission. A single mom, she was just looking for something to supplement her … Continue reading
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich., July 28, 2021 — The food bank recently received a generous $22,650 grant from the Superior Health Foundation, a multi-year supporter of their hunger-relief efforts. The funds will bring seven Mobile Food Pantries to locations across the … Continue reading
This summer, librarian Adrianna Triche is doing more than connecting Wyoming-area kids to literature; she’s also helping bridge the summer meal gap through the food bank’s Library Lunches to Go program. “I think it’s really important to help people who … Continue reading
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
Jeff Thomas’ first memories of the food bank are a little different than most. As the son of the late John Arnold, who ran the food bank from 1989 – 2011, Jeff recalls the shag carpet that insulated the wall … Continue reading
Kids who receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year can’t always access enough food at home in the summer. That’s why Feeding America West Michigan is running Library Lunches to Go in partnership with the Kent District Library … Continue reading