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Full Plate Press - Newsletter

Annie at Mobile Pantry

U.P. Neighbor Who Faced Hunger Gives Back

Nearly 70 years ago when Annie was just 9, she would wake up early, walk into town — rain, snow or shine — and peel potatoes at local restaurants. “They would give me a meal and something to take home … Continue reading →

Posted on January 20, 2021January 21, 2021 in Newsletter

School Food Pantry Helps College Students and Families in Need

When Mary Ann was laid off last spring, her first thought was her 7-year-old daughter Madison: “How will we be able to provide for everything she needs?” she recalled thinking. “With bills to pay, feeding our family and pets — … Continue reading →

Posted on January 20, 2021January 21, 2021 in Newsletter
Bishop Katherine and another volunteer

Diverse Faith Communities Unite to Provide 400,000 Meals for U.P. Neighbors

In 2019, the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan received a grant toward their member churches’ hunger-relief efforts in the Upper Peninsula. Wanting to increase that grant’s impact, diocese leaders asked church attendees to match the amount. They quickly stepped up … Continue reading →

Posted on January 20, 2021January 21, 2021 in Newsletter
senior woman with box of food

Food Bank Pilots Senior Box Program to Fill Senior Neighbors’ Shelves

Seniors who are food insecure — which means they can’t access or afford enough healthy food — are at a greater risk for the detrimental health effects hunger can cause. In fact, families served by the Feeding America network that … Continue reading →

Posted on January 20, 2021January 21, 2021 in Newsletter

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Posted on January 19, 2021January 21, 2021 in Newsletter

Activity kits equip families to make most of food assistance

Mary and another volunteer sort food at Feeding America West Michigan

Meet 40 people who’ve helped
us fight hunger over 40 years

A mom and her two daughters sit in a car

Not low-income enough: “In-between” neighbors face challenges

A senior man carries a box of food. He's in front of a sign that says Marcy's Pantry. There's a strawberry on the sign.

Small town rallies to serve neighbors through Marcy’s Pantry

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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