Two months after Laurie and Jack Ellens began volunteering at The Community Basket in Dutton, the previous director asked if they’d be willing to take over. Laurie had previously worked in apartment rentals, so she didn’t know much about running … Continue reading
Sacrifice comes hand-in-hand with being a parent. At the start of the pandemic, this took on new meaning for many parents of school-aged children. As schools became virtual, parents across the country were confronted with tough choices. Some quit their … Continue reading
“I have a heart for people and animals who are struggling or neglected or feel they don’t belong,” explained Kimberly, a disabled veteran who attends Mobile Pantries each month in Ionia County. “I can relate to that. It’s good that … Continue reading
Eight years ago, Mike Donovan, a history teacher at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, heard that Mobile Food Pantries could provide easy access to fresh produce and other nutritious foods for students and their families. He knew this was a need, so … Continue reading
It’s not unusual to see kids helping out at Mobile Food Pantries. As long as they can sort food into boxes or load cars (and parents can keep a close eye on younger kids as cars roll through the line), … Continue reading
Ever since its inception, Neighbor to Neighbor has been run by women passionate about fighting hunger. Currently, that role rests on the shoulders of many at the organization, including Nancy, who manages the organization’s traditional food pantry, a role her … Continue reading