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Full Plate Press - Newsletter

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Senior Hunger: Why Does it Exist?

Like any population struggling with food insecurity, seniors face hunger for various reasons. No matter what the reason, seniors facing food insecurity throughout West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula can turn to Feeding America West Michigan and our partner agencies for the nutritious food they need to maintain their health. Continue reading →

Posted on January 3, 2020January 7, 2020 in Newsletter

This Manistique Couple Faced Hunger — Now They Serve Others Who Do

Margo and Loney provide food for roughly 500 families per month, including many seniors. The need for food assistance is so great in this region that some neighbors will do whatever it takes to receive food. Continue reading →

Posted on January 2, 2020January 3, 2020 in Newsletter
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Lettuce Revolutionaries Fight Food Waste and Feed Families

Still in its debut year, Revolution Farms has provided delicious lettuce to many facing hunger by donating surplus produce to Feeding America West Michigan. Since the farm’s first yield last November, 4,000 pounds of lettuce have ended up on one of our trucks, headed toward the plates of those facing hunger. Continue reading →

Posted on January 1, 2020January 7, 2020 in Newsletter

Meet a Food Banker: Chuck the Truck Driver

Chuck works out of our Benton Harbor branch. He brings Mobile Food Pantries to neighbors facing hunger in Southwest Michigan. Continue reading →

Posted on December 31, 2019January 7, 2020 in Newsletter

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Posted on December 30, 2019January 7, 2020 in Newsletter
Mary Ann and Madison, age 7, pose for a photo

A Marquette student feeds family thanks to NMU Food Pantry

A girl stands in front of spinach at a Mobile Pantry

3 ways to — safely — get food to neighbors this holiday season

Dan stands in front of his truck

Vietnam veteran gives and receives help

A group of volunteers pack bags with food

Holland-area nonprofit brings meals to kids despite school closures

A national guard member poses with a box of food

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