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
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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
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
Cabbage to Coleslaw: How Recipe Demos Help Neighbors Make the Most of Food from Mobile Pantries
Mobile Pantries are like farmers markets on wheels that provide 9 to 11 grocery items to neighbors in need at no cost. However, some of the items provided may be unfamiliar and therefore the recipients might not know exactly how … Continue reading
Value-Added Foods Provides Staple Foods for Neighbors in Need
For more than a decade, Value-Added Foods has helped Feeding America West Michigan get a variety of shelf-stable foods onto the plates of neighbors in need, quickly and affordably. While much of the food we distribute comes from donors—like retail stores, manufacturers, farmers and community food drives—30 percent of what we distribute is purchased to fill nutritional gaps. Continue reading
Mitten Brewing Co. hits another hole in one against hunger at golf outing
Mitten Brewing Company’s theme is baseball, but each September, they step up to a tee instead of a plate to fight hunger. This year, their Third Annual Golf Outing for Hunger raised a whopping $25,000!