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Full Plate Press - Newsletter

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Senior Food Box Pilot Program Recap

In 2021, Feeding America West Michigan piloted a senior food box program called Golden Groceries. The program provided seniors in need with two boxes containing 50 pounds of shelf-stable, supplemental groceries during the month. The boxes were distributed in partnership … Continue reading →

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 in Newsletter
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Grandville Senior Neighbors Supports Senior Well-Being With Monthly Food Pantry

Grandville Senior Neighbors is an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in their area by providing numerous essential services focused on promoting well-being. Once a month, they open their food pantry for seniors in the area to come … Continue reading →

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 in Newsletter
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Reflecting on Our Roots

The creation of Feeding America West Michigan is rooted in carrots. Back in 1980, Rev. Don Eddy called a meeting to discuss the idea of a West Michigan agency resembling Gleaners Community Food Bank in Detroit. This idea sparked when … Continue reading →

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 in Newsletter
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Senior Neighbors Share Their Stories

John is a retired senior with nine grandkids. With the food he gets from Mobile Food Pantries, he is able to share with his family as well as his neighbors. “[The neighbors] always enjoy what I give them. It’s just … Continue reading →

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 in Newsletter
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Meet a Food Banker: Abby LaLonde

What do you do at the food bank? I am the Community Impact Manager, and my team works with agency partners, community organizations, and neighbors in need. My job consists of developing new partnerships as well as supporting existing partnerships … Continue reading →

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 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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