Heather is next up for our Meet a Food Banker series; check out the Q&A below to learn more about her role as Recycling Processor! What do you do at the food bank? I am currently the Recycling Processor, but … Continue reading
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Changing Lives Through Better Access to Nutritious Food
Across our service area, it consistently holds true that high prices in grocery stores are making it increasingly difficult for people to access the nutritious food they need to live an active, healthy life. This especially applies to produce items … Continue reading
Making Meals Out of Common Mobile Pantry Foods
What happens when you get food from a Mobile Food Pantry but aren’t quite sure what to do with it? As your local food bank, we believe everyone deserves access to nutritious food as well as food education. Since our … Continue reading
Meet a Food Banker: Shay Kovacs
Next up for our Meet a Food Banker series is Shay! Shay has been at the food bank for almost 8 years, read below to get to know more about her! What do you do at the food bank? I … Continue reading
How One Kent County Mobile Pantry Works to Meet An Increasing Need for Food
In 2023, we have seen a 33% rise in the number of families attending our Mobile Food Pantries across West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. This is indicative of an increase in the need for food in our community, due … Continue reading
Truck Drivers: The Backbone of the Food Bank
In order for any of the food gathered at the food bank to get to those who need it in the 40 counties we serve, a truck driver has to be there to distribute it. As the food bank staff … Continue reading