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Despite pandemic, Mitten Brewing Co.’s Foundation raised $20,000 for school Mobile Food Pantries through golf outing

Last month, The Fourth Annual Mitten Foundation Golf Outing raised funds for 27 Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Pantries that will be hosted by schools in Fennville and on Grand Rapids’ Westside in the next year. “With the current state … Continue reading →

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 in Donor Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank
The three community coordinators stand in front of a Mobile Pantry

Community school coordinators ensure Wyoming families have the food they need

JP, Anna and Sarai all have one thing in common: A love for the kids of Wyoming. They each work as community school coordinators at local elementary schools through Kent School Services Network. During the school year, they spend their … Continue reading →

Posted on October 5, 2020 in Agency Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank, Volunteer Spotlights

Holland-area kids receive weekend meals during pandemic with help from Farm Bureau

Cindy, the Hand 2 Hand program director at Christ Memorial Church, is glad to finally have more hands filling bags with meals for kids in need. Over the last few months, Cindy packed bags with applesauce, soup and canned goods … Continue reading →

Posted on September 23, 2020 in Agency Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank

Childhood Hunger: No Match for Caring Communities

Under any circumstance, raising a child isn’t easy. For families facing food insecurity, medical hardships or other challenges, it can be even harder to keep their bills paid and food on the table.

Posted on May 15, 2019August 13, 2019 in Food for Thought

Stocking Elementary Brings Healthy Food to NW Grand Rapids

It’s the third Tuesday in November and despite the brisk wind, a line is forming outside Stocking Elementary School in northwest Grand Rapids.

Posted on December 12, 2016 in Friends of the Food Bank

Could Cooking Education Be the Key to Reducing Childhood Obesity?

Japan's school lunches put America to shame.Like ATTN: on Facebook. Posted by ATTN: on Thursday, February 18, 2016   February 29, 2016 — It’s no secret: The United States has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the … Continue reading →

Posted on February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 in Events, Food for Thought
Mary Ann and Madison, age 7, pose for a photo

A Marquette student feeds family thanks to NMU Food Pantry

A girl stands in front of spinach at a Mobile Pantry

3 ways to — safely — get food to neighbors this holiday season

Dan stands in front of his truck

Vietnam veteran gives and receives help

A group of volunteers pack bags with food

Holland-area nonprofit brings meals to kids despite school closures

A national guard member poses with a box of food

Full Plate Press: Catch up on the latest food bank news

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