In Marquette County, neighbors work together to bring food to anyone who may need it. Often, individuals make their way to Mobile Food Pantries in order to pick up food for their own family’s needs, but there are also instances … Continue reading
Volunteer Spotlights
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
All ages welcome at Mobile Pantries — whether they’re serving or receiving
It’s not unusual to see kids helping out at Mobile Food Pantries. As long as they can sort food into boxes or load cars (and parents can keep a close eye on younger kids as cars roll through the line), … Continue reading
At Neighbor to Neighbor, volunteers continue long legacy of service
Ever since its inception, Neighbor to Neighbor has been run by women passionate about fighting hunger. Currently, that role rests on the shoulders of many at the organization, including Nancy, who manages the organization’s traditional food pantry, a role her … Continue reading
In Muskegon Heights, family-run nonprofit finds new ways to serve neighbors
When MiMi Rankin began working for the Health Project in 1997, she asked why one of their programs, Making Men of Character, couldn’t also serve women. Soon, the program was renamed Men & Women of Character and MiMi was tasked … Continue reading
Librarians are nourishing kids through Library Lunches to Go
Kids who receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year can’t always access enough food at home in the summer. That’s why Feeding America West Michigan is running Library Lunches to Go in partnership with the Kent District Library … Continue reading