September is Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month

A month dedicated to spreading awareness and taking action to end hunger in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Every action, big or small, is one step closer. Hunger Action Month is a nationwide campaign where we come together to raise awareness about hunger and inspire action.

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Take Action

learn

Learn

Read about the hunger relief resources Feeding America West Michigan provides locally

donate

Donate

Any amount donated, small or large, stays local and helps neighbors in our service area

spread the word

Spread the word

Use your voice and spread the word about fighting hunger in West Michigan and the U.P. You can start with social media!

Join our team! There are numerous positions availa

Join our team! There are numerous positions available at our main warehouse in Comstock Park!

Click the link in our bio to fill out an application! #StaffatFAWM

AND THAT'S A WRAP! 🧡 Thank you for participati

AND THAT'S A WRAP! 🧡

Thank you for participating this #HungerActionMonth! Taking action any way you can is so important as thousands of people in our community are still facing hunger today.

Remember, the work doesn't stop now that September is over. We will continue to work together every day, all year round, to ensure our neighbors have the nourishing food they need to thrive.

YOU can help us share the importance of hunger relief as we move forward! Simply share our posts, donate and volunteer! #FAWMFightsHunger

With just a few clicks, YOU can help fight hunger

With just a few clicks, YOU can help fight hunger in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.

When you donate to Feeding America West Michigan, your gift stays local and makes an impact on people directly in our communities by helping provide the nutritious food they need.

Head to the link in our bio to give today! 💚 #HungerActionMonth #FAWMFightsHunger

We went around to staff during Hunger Action Month

We went around to staff during Hunger Action Month and asked them why they fight hunger. Here’s what they had to say! 🧡

#HungerActionMonth #WhyWeFightHunger #FAWMFightsHunger

We are working together to end hunger in West Mich

We are working together to end hunger in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.

Will you join us in the movement to end hunger? Click the link in our bio to learn more! #HungerActionMonth #FAWMFightsHunger

Fresh foods provided through our Mobile Food Pantr

Fresh foods provided through our Mobile Food Pantries are always greatly appreciated by Joanne and Earlene. They recently attended a Mobile Pantry in Sault St. Marie where they got to take home supplemental groceries such as grapes, peppers, apples, bratwurst, carrots and more!

Earlene said, “[The food] helps with our budgets. When you’re down and out and need something to eat, [the Mobile Pantries] help.”

Joanne agreed, and said, “My fridge is empty right now.” The food provided by the Mobile Pantry came at a time of high need.

The decrease in SNAP benefits has made it more difficult for both of them to access and afford food. Only getting $23 for food for an entire month does not allow them to purchase much food, especially with increased prices in stores. Besides, Joanne and Earlene noted that they don’t have many stores nearby to get the food they need.

Another difficulty with accessing food is a lack of transportation. On top of having to go long distances to get to a grocery store, Joanne does not have a vehicle of her own, making it nearly impossible to get the food she needs. Luckily, these neighbors are always looking out for each other and Earlene was able to give her a ride.

Mobile Pantries like these exist to be an effective avenue for distributing fresh food directly to those who need it, like Joanne and Earlene. If you or someone you know is in need of food, check out our Mobile Pantry Schedule to learn where you can find a distribution near you!

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