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Press Releases

Pokagon Fund brings 24 Mobile Pantries to Berrien County

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich., June 17, 2020 — The Pokagon Fund is a longtime supporter of Feeding America West Michigan’s Mobile Food Pantry program and will provide 24 food distributions for neighbors in Berrien County this year. In total, 60,000 meals … Continue reading →

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 in Press Releases
National guard member helps at a drive-thru food distribution.

Pfizer Foundation grant provides critical meals to Michiganders facing hunger

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich., May 20, 2020 — Pfizer Foundation recently awarded $500,000 to the Food Bank Council of Michigan. These funds were distributed amongst the state’s seven food banks – including Feeding America West Michigan – as they continue to … Continue reading →

Posted on May 20, 2020May 21, 2020 in Press Releases

Fifth Third commits $175,000 to address effects of COVID-19 in West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 13, 2020 – Fifth Third today announced $175,000 in philanthropic commitments to help address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in West Michigan. The funds from the Fifth Third Foundation will be deployed to meet the … Continue reading →

Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 in Press Releases
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Feeding America West Michigan to provide summer meals for children through Meet Up and Eat Up meal sites

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich., April 29, 2020 — Feeding America West Michigan is sponsoring 14 Meet Up and Eat Up meal sites in Kent County this summer to ensure children have access to nutritious meals while school’s not in session.

Posted on April 29, 2020May 8, 2020 in Press Releases
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#GiveFromHomeDay taking place on April 21, 2020

Comstock Park, Mich. — April 15, 2020 — Feeding America West Michigan will be taking part in #GiveFromHomeDay on April 21, 2020.

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 in Press Releases
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AEP Foundation donates $15,000 to Feeding America West Michigan amid coronavirus pandemic

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – April 2, 2020 – Feeding America West Michigan received $15,000 in emergency funds from the American Electric Power Foundation, on behalf of Indiana Michigan Power to support hunger-relief amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

Posted on April 2, 2020April 8, 2020 in Press Releases

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