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
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
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
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