Alicia was excited to see asparagus at a Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Pantry she visited last spring. Her late grandpa was a potato farmer who also grew asparagus, and Alicia’s son loved helping him harvest the stalks each year. … Continue reading
Just like some families face barriers to putting food on the table when school’s out in the summer, many also feel their budgets strain when kids are home around the holiday season. Mobile Food Pantries and holiday food distributions, which … Continue reading
For more than 40 years, Feeding America West Michigan has taken great strides toward our vision—a community in which all neighbors are nourished and empowered within an equitable food system. Today, we serve 40 of Michigan’s 83 counties in partnership … Continue reading
Tracy Breihof is a Nourish Tomorrow advancement campaign cabinet member and donor. Below, she shares with us how she first got connected to the food bank and why giving to this campaign means so much to her. What was your … Continue reading
In 2021, the pandemic continued, and our food bank faced new challenges as we worked to put nourishing food on neighbors’ plates. But even in tough times, our community stepped up and supported neighbors in incredible ways. To anyone who … Continue reading
In this issue of Full Plate Press, you’ll meet two parents—Roberta, who received food that helped her family around last year’s holiday season, and Alicia, who visits Mobile Pantries at her children’s school to help make ends meet when times get tough. You’ll also read an overview of our Nourish Tomorrow advancement campaign, which will help Feeding America West Michigan equip and renovate our new headquarters—so that we can better serve neighbors like Roberta and Alicia. Tracy, an advancement campaign cabinet member, will also share with you why she’s so passionate about donating time and funds to the campaign. Finally, you’ll read our 2021 annual report! Continue reading