At least 1 in 10 people in Ionia County are food insecure, which means there are thousands of neighbors in need of food assistance residing in that area. In order to bring much-needed food to those in need, the food … Continue reading
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Answering Common Questions about Accessing Charitable Food
If you or someone you know is in need of food, check out the information below to learn how to go about finding what’s needed. Where can people go to get food? What programs are available in my area? If … Continue reading
Meet a Food Banker: Christian Garcia
Check out our next spotlight for our Meet a Food Banker series: Christian! What do you do at the food bank? I am a Reclamation Associate and am the main forklift driver for our reclamation area. I help set up … Continue reading
5 Ways You Can Help End Hunger This Summer
The risk of hunger is high during the summer for thousands of children across West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Without adequate food, children can have a difficult time learning, playing and socializing with those around them. Because of these … Continue reading
How Benny’s House Food Pantry Fills “A big need” in White Cloud
As the local food bank serving West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, Feeding America West Michigan partners with food pantries across our service area to work together to end hunger. These partnerships enhance our collective capability to provide food to … Continue reading
Meet a Food Banker: Pattijean McCahill
Pattijean is up next for the Meet a Food Banker series! Read more about her and her role at the food bank below! What do you do at the food bank? I’m the Development and Marketing Director. I manage a … Continue reading