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
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“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
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
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
“I would’ve gone without food if it weren’t for the food here”
At least 1 in 10 people in Ionia County are food insecure, which means there are thousands of neighbors in need of food assistance residing in that area. In order to bring much-needed food to those in need, the food … Continue reading