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Full Plate Press - Newsletter

From points to produce

Maria, a high school junior, loves cruising around on her skateboard, tutoring her siblings and studying science and math. She also loves volunteering at the Community Food Club each week, where you’ll find her behind the cash register helping neighbors … Continue reading →

Posted on May 10, 2021May 12, 2021 in Newsletter

School employees take on child hunger

Public schools offer free or reduced-price meals during the school day to kids who qualify, but it’s not always enough. Many of these kids come home to empty cupboards in the evenings and on weekends. And some kids don’t qualify … Continue reading →

Posted on May 9, 2021May 12, 2021 in Newsletter

Putting food on the table in hard times

On a cold day in February, Sibley Elementary School staff loaded fresh produce, protein and dairy into neighbors’ cars. Among those in line was Emily, a mom to five: a 15-year-old, twin 10-year-olds, and twin 3-year-olds. “They eat a lot … Continue reading →

Posted on May 8, 2021May 12, 2021 in Newsletter

Meet a Food Banker: Jerry

What do you do at the food bank? I’m a truck driver. I drive depot deliveries [which means dropping off food at centralized locations for agency pickup] and Mobile Pantries for the Upper Peninsula. I’m up there usually two or … Continue reading →

Posted on May 7, 2021May 12, 2021 in Newsletter

Giving back to the pantry that helped them

Throughout the year, we’re featuring 40 people on our website and our social media pages. Here, meet John and Lynn, two of the neighbors featured in our “40 Years 40 Faces” series. For most of their lives, John and Lynn … Continue reading →

Posted on May 6, 2021May 11, 2021 in Newsletter

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Posted on May 6, 2021May 13, 2021 in Newsletter
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Every $1 You Give Now Provides 15 Meals to Neighbors in Need

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Getting Involved With the Food Bank

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“It’s all about community” at Marquette Mobile Food Pantries

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Meet a Food Banker: Zach Saucier

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

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