Jeff Thomas’ first memories of the food bank are a little different than most. As the son of the late John Arnold, who ran the food bank from 1989 – 2011, Jeff recalls the shag carpet that insulated the wall … Continue reading
40 Years 40 Faces
20. Rod Kennedy
Last year, Rod Kennedy, store director at Grand Rapids’ Fresh Thyme Market, started a roundup at the register for the food bank — ultimately raising enough funds for us to provide 80,000 meals’ worth of food to our neighbors in … Continue reading
16. SPC Jeremiah Brooket
A year ago, Specialist (SPC) Jeremiah Brooket of the Michigan Army National Guard was working a landscaping job in Adrian, his hometown. Today, he’s in uniform, fulfilling orders for the food bank’s agency partners. He moves food safely from shelf … Continue reading
5. Ashley Harmon
Ashley loves a good competition — especially when it’s tied to helping neighbors in need. Since she began her job at a Muskegon Save-A-Lot four years ago, she’s looked forward to the store’s yearly “Bags for a Brighter Holiday” food … Continue reading