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Food Bank Encourages Community to Take a Stand During Hunger Action Month

This September, Feeding America West Michigan joins hundreds of food banks around the country in calling on members of their community to take a stand during Hunger Action Month.

Posted on August 22, 2017 in Press Releases

Take a Stand: Tell Your Legislator to Support Hunger Relief

Right now, 42 million Americans are at risk of hunger. They rely on nonprofit organizations like Feeding America to make ends meet. Many of them also look to public food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for … Continue reading →

Posted on July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 in Advocate

Take Action: Tell Your Legislators to Oppose Cuts to Hunger Relief

The White House just released its 2018 budget, and it includes deep cuts to hunger relief programs, particularly the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).

Posted on May 24, 2017August 22, 2019 in Advocate

Contrary to What You’ve Heard, Food Stamp Spending is Declining

It’s a common political talking point: More people are on food stamps (SNAP) than ever before. The implication is that government spending on food assistance is out of control.

Posted on April 21, 2016May 8, 2016 in Food for Thought

Feeding America West Michigan highlights community solutions during Hunger Action Month 2015

Comstock Park, Michigan — Sept. 1, 2015 — First the bad news: Hunger continues to threaten 49 million Americans, including 1 in 7 people in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Now the good news: There’s something you can do … Continue reading →

Posted on September 1, 2015July 29, 2019 in Press Releases

Food Bank luncheon provides 192,000 meals for local families

June 12, 2014 — Comstock Park, Michigan — At its Many Hands Against Hunger fundraising luncheon Tuesday, Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank raised $48,000, enough to provide 192,000 meals to food-insecure families in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. … Continue reading →

Posted on June 12, 2014July 29, 2019 in Press Releases
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