Mobile Food Pantries are like farmers markets on wheels that provide supplemental groceries—including produce, protein, dairy, grains and more—to anyone in need at no charge. They are an effective avenue for distributing fresh, perishable food to those who need it. … Continue reading
Client Spotlights
Partnering with Westside Schools to Feed Families in Need
Raising kids can cost a lot of money. Buying clothes, getting food and paying for school can all add up fast and make it tough for families to meet all their needs. Getting enough food is an important first step … Continue reading
“I don’t have enough money to pay bills and also get groceries”
In Osceola County, at least 1 in 8 people is food insecure. Over 13.1% of this rural community is experiencing hunger. Even counties with a smaller population like Osceola experience significant levels of food insecurity. As your local food bank, … Continue reading
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
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
Food Insecurity Can Affect Anyone; A Look at Hunger at a Mobile Pantry in Zeeland
On a day when the weather alternated from rainy to sunny, hundreds of people showed up to a Mobile Food Pantry at Community Reformed Church in Zeeland to receive food. Sue, the coordinator for the church’s Mobile Pantries, has definitely … Continue reading