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
Volunteer Spotlights
Working Together to End Hunger this Volunteer Appreciation Month
This April we are celebrating volunteer appreciation month! As a nonprofit organization, Feeding America West Michigan could not do what we do without countless volunteers helping us live out our mission in a multitude of ways. We want to thank … Continue reading
“It’s all about community” at Marquette Mobile Food Pantries
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
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