As a retired nurse, Chris is passionate about helping people in tangible ways, so when she saw an opportunity to volunteer at IM (Ionia-Montcalm) Kids 3rd Meal, she was eager to jump on board. There, she packs dinners for kids … Continue reading
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Vietnam veteran gives and receives help
After spending his working years in the construction industry, Dan is now spending his retirement fixing up his home – and fixing neighbors’ doors, windows and leaks, too. “I’m doing as much work now as I did before,” he said, … Continue reading
Two Belding-area women fight cancer and hunger
A month before Rosemary attended her first Mobile Food Pantry, she learned she has breast cancer. She’s already had one surgery and may need another, according to her doctors. Four years ago, she moved from Georgia to her hometown of … Continue reading
COVID-19 Hunger Heroes Part 4: United Way of Montcalm-Ionia Counties brings 44 Mobile Pantries to neighbors in need during pandemic
On a sunny day in early June, cars lined the road leading up to Saranac High School’s football field. The cars’ drivers waited patiently for the Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry to begin. They watched as volunteers unloaded thousands of pounds of fresh produce and other food from one of the food bank’s trucks and prepared it for distribution. Continue reading