The Empowerment Network in Fremont invites anyone facing mental illness to visit on their journey toward self-acceptance and sufficiency. From nutrition classes and a food pantry to housing and financial resources, the Empowerment Network strengthens skill sets and confidence. Continue reading
In this issue of Full Plate Press, you’ll learn about how the Empowerment Network — one of our agency partners — assists people facing mental illness on their journey toward self-acceptance and sufficiency. Then, in our 2020 annual report, you’ll see our impact in one of the most challenging years on record. Next, you’ll meet people from across our 40-county service area, including a family and a senior we helped. Lastly, we will introduce you to Karen, a donor, who has supported the fight against hunger for the last 15 years. Continue reading
More than 12 million pounds of food were distributed through 1,519 Mobile Pantries in 2020. While some neighbors came to us for the first time during the pandemic, others needed our help long before COVID-19 hit — and still others came to serve as a way to give back. Continue reading
Every year, with the help of many partners and supporters, Feeding American West Michigan gets millions of meals’ worth of nutritious food to the families, children and neighbors who need it most. Take a look at our Annual Report to see our impact in 2020. Continue reading
Karen Kamerschen was born in Laurium, a small town in the Upper Peninsula, but moved south with her family a year later. Her life as a student, psychologist and now a retiree has taken her from Michigan State University to … Continue reading