Skip to content Support our Nourish Tomorrow Campaign!
Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank logo and home link
Donate
Find Food
  • Take Action
    • Fundraise
    • Volunteer
    • Donate Funds
    • Donate Food
    • Engage Your Corporation
    • Share Your Story
  • About
    • About Us
    • Press Releases
    • Financial
    • Newsletter
    • Jobs
    • FAQ
    • Staff Directory
    • Fresh Start
    • Food Waste
    • The Need
  • What We Do
    • What We Do
    • Hunger-Relief Programs
  • Partners
    • Agency Partners
    • Mobile Pantry Partners
    • Corporate Partners
  • Blog
  • Find Food
  • Donate

Volunteer Spotlights

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 →

Posted on October 21, 2021 in Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank, Volunteer Spotlights

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 →

Posted on October 15, 2021October 19, 2021 in Agency Spotlights, Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank, Volunteer Spotlights

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 →

Posted on September 14, 2021October 7, 2021 in Agency Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank, Volunteer Spotlights

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 →

Posted on July 9, 2021July 12, 2021 in Agency Spotlights, Corporate Partners, Friends of the Food Bank, Volunteer Spotlights
Jenny and husband Mark are regulars at their local Mobile Pantry.

“Food is the best way to love people” — two Marquette women share help and hope

Justina and Jenny share more than a membership at Marquette’s Silver Creek Church; they also share a history of having at times faced hunger. Right now the women are on opposite sides of the Mobile Pantry line, but both are … Continue reading →

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 in Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank, Volunteer Spotlights

White Cloud family of five feeds neighbors together

On a Tuesday morning once a month, Bryan arrives at White Cloud Church of God to set up tables and prep volunteers for that day’s Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry. He works third shift at a local factory … Continue reading →

Posted on June 14, 2021 in Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank, Volunteer Spotlights

Posts navigation

Older posts

Reclamation volunteers needed!
Sign up today.

Four members of Children First Lakeshore pose in a hallway.

Children First Lakeshore stops kids from facing hunger on weekends

A woman stands in front of her car posing with a bag of cheese.

After depleting their savings, this couple found support at food pantries

Veteran’s service extends beyond time in the armed forces

A national guard member poses with a box of food

Full Plate Press: Catch up on the latest food bank news

a member of feeding america food bank council of michigan greater ottawa county united way united way of the eastern upper peninsula united way of southwest michigan Charity Navigator 4-star charity BBB Accredited Charity - bbb.org
Feeding America West Michigan | 616.784.3250
Main warehouse: 864 West River Center Drive NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
Administrative office: 1950 Waldorf St NW #10B, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube
Volunteer Opportunities
Privacy Policy | Diversity & Inclusion
Copyright 2022 Feeding America West Michigan
Feeding America West Michigan is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Federal I.D. No. 38-2439659, MICS No. 7889.