Bill is a veteran from Muskegon, and he says he’s able to connect better with those around him when telling jokes and making people smile. “Laughter is the best medicine, for sure.” He used to volunteer at the Mobile Pantries … Continue reading
Corporate Partners
A Look at the Need for Food in Lake County
Data on the Need in Lake County Here at the food bank, we gather data on communities in our service area to best understand why there is a need for food and which living factors impact that need. By looking … Continue reading
Important Facts on Rural Hunger in Michigan
At Feeding America West Michigan, we believe hunger is unacceptable and that our community has the power to changes lives—one meal at a time. The area we serve includes the west side and Upper Peninsula of Michigan, encompassing a diverse … Continue reading
10th Annual Night of Giving Event Provided Much Needed Items for Families During the Holidays
On the 13th of December, the 10th annual Night of Giving event took place at Palmer Elementary. Put together by First Park Congregational Church, a variety of items were provided for families to help bridge the gap while their kids … Continue reading
Discover What Drives Those Involved at The Green Apple Pantry
Feeding America West Michigan fights hunger in partnership with more than 700 food pantries and meal programs in the 40 counties we serve. The food bank gathers millions of pounds of food every year and distributes it to neighbors facing … Continue reading
Community Organizations Show Up to Provide More at Local Mobile Food Pantry
Feeding America West Michigan partners with local agencies to distribute nutritious, supplemental groceries to neighbors in need through its Mobile Food Pantry program. While food is at the core of this service, many of the food bank’s Mobile Pantry partners … Continue reading