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
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
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
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