Neighbors of all ages and demographics can experience bouts of food insecurity — meaning they can’t access or afford enough healthy food for a period of time. When neighbors over age 60 become food insecure, however, these periods of time … Continue reading
After raising their children and four grandchildren, Wanda and her husband never expected to raise another child, but when their great-grandson needed a home, they couldn’t turn him away. “The thought of what would happen if he wasn’t with … Continue reading
Jim Raak grew up harvesting pine trees on his family’s farm near Fennville. As an adult, farming was the natural career choice for him, and he worked alongside his father as their farm took on many iterations. Over the years, … Continue reading
When Judith had a stroke three years ago, she couldn’t talk for six months and was ultimately forced to quit her real estate job. She was disappointed because, although she was already well into her 70s, she’d planned to work … Continue reading
In this issue of Full Plate Press, you’ll learn a lot about senior hunger and meet some of the seniors our network of food pantries and meal programs serve. You’ll also meet Gerry, one of our most longstanding volunteers, and Jim, a local farmer who donates surplus produce! Continue reading
This year marks Gerry’s 27th year fighting hunger at Feeding America West Michigan! As one of our most longstanding volunteers, Gerry has given countless hours of his time to help nourish our neighbors at risk of hunger. Every Thursday, … Continue reading