For Dionne Ashley Ford, the food pantry at Westminster Presbyterian Church has made a huge difference for her large and continually growing family. But to say Dionne has a large family would be an understatement: Over the years she has … Continue reading
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Food Bank Invites Community to Receive ‘Food for the Holidays’
Comstock Park, Michigan — Dec. 14, 2016 — On Thursday, Dec. 22, Feeding America West Michigan will open its doors to community members who need a little extra food this holiday season.
Feeding America West Michigan to Host Fresh Food Giveaway Before Thanksgiving
Comstock Park, Michigan — November 16, 2016 — Feeding America West Michigan will host a special Fresh Food Giveaway at its Comstock Park headquarters the day before Thanksgiving. Guests of the Nov. 23 distribution can expect to receive a variety … Continue reading
Feeding America West Michigan to double number of UP meals served in February
Manistique, Mich. — Feb. 1, 2016 — On Thursday, Feb. 25, Feeding America West Michigan will be providing food to an estimated 300 families at the Schoolcraft County Fairgrounds in Manistique. This Mobile Food Pantry is part of a major … Continue reading
Food Bank Announces Third-Consecutive Record Year
Comstock Park, Mich. — Jan. 13, 2016 — Feeding America West Michigan just finished up its third record year in a row, distributing 27.6 million pounds of food in 2015, the equivalent of 22 million meals. That’s an increase of … Continue reading
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