In Michigan’s most rural areas, those living with food insecurity often face challenges accessing the services they need to thrive. In Howard City, Pine Grove Community Church is fighting to change this,
charity
115,000 meals donated on #GivingTuesday
Comstock Park, Mich. — Dec. 2, 2015 — “Incredible.” That’s how Feeding America West Michigan CEO Ken Estelle describes the response to his organization’s #GivingTuesday appeal. Download the Press Release In the five-day online campaign that culminated yesterday, a total … Continue reading
Food Bank invites community to lunch on June 9
Comstock Park, Michigan — May 27, 2015 — Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank is inviting the community to lunch. The Many Hands Against Hunger summer luncheon will be held at Noto’s Old World Italian Dining in Grand Rapids on … Continue reading
Rockford American Legion remembers Randy Ingraham, vet, husband, and father who made a difference
On April 28, the Rockford American Legion held its 64th Mobile Food Pantry in honor of longtime Legionnaire Randy Ingraham, the man who helped get the hunger-relief program started six years ago. When Randy’s daughter, Feeding America West Michigan volunteer … Continue reading
Feeding America West Michigan marks second record-breaking year for hunger relief
It’s official: Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank just closed out its second record year in a row for food distribution. In 2014, Feeding America West Michigan distributed 26.5 million pounds of food, the equivalent of 20.7 million meals. Download … Continue reading
Raise a glass, solve hunger at Brewery Vivant, Oct. 13
October 6, 2014 — Grand Rapids, Michigan — On Monday, Oct. 13, Brewery Vivant will donate 25 percent of all pub sales to Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank. Each pint sold will send at least five meals to people … Continue reading