Sheila knows how to cook a great meal. Before she retired and returned home to the U.P., she worked in Minneapolis as the food service manager at an assisted living facility. In this role, she stocked the kitchen, came up … Continue reading
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Programs addressing childhood hunger receive boost from Belmont Engineered Plastics
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
Librarians are nourishing kids through Library Lunches to Go
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
Lake County “grandfamilies” find support at St. Ann’s
In the mid-1900s, Idlewild was a booming resort town that offered wealthy African Americans a summer getaway. Then, integration broadened these vacationers’ options, leaving Idlewild with a diminished economy. Today, Lake County towns like Idlewild and nearby Baldwin are still … Continue reading
Subaru drives Feeding America West Michigan’s summer hunger-relief efforts
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich., May 14, 2021 — Subaru of America, Inc., joined by its regional stores, is furthering its commitment to support people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by helping provide 100 million meals through Feeding America member food banks, … Continue reading
Home or food? Rosalie doesn’t need to choose anymore
Rosalie is a Reed City resident who loves helping her neighbors when she can. You’ll find her knitting hats and scarves for charity or picking up food for friends who can’t, as well as for herself, at Mobile Food Pantries. … Continue reading