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Annie poses for a photo in front of a Mobile Pantry

“We could never buy fresh fruit” – U.P. neighbor who faced hunger gives back

Nearly 70 years ago when Annie was just 9, she would wake up early, walk into town – rain, snow or shine – and peel potatoes at local restaurants. “They would give me a meal and something to take home … Continue reading →

Posted on September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 in Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank, Volunteer Spotlights

Feeding America West Michigan Marks Fourth Record Year

Comstock Park, Mich. — Jan. 12, 2017 — In 2016, Feeding America West Michigan distributed more food than ever before.

Posted on January 12, 2017July 29, 2019 in Press Releases

Mobile Pantries to Deliver Fresh Food Across Central UP in July

Comstock Park, Michigan — June 30, 2016 — This July, Feeding America West Michigan will send six Mobile Food Pantries to communities in the Upper Peninsula.

Posted on June 30, 2016July 29, 2019 in Press Releases

14 Mobile Food Pantries Headed to Upper Peninsula in June

Comstock Park, Michigan — May 25, 2016 — This June, Feeding America West Michigan plans to send 14 Mobile Food Pantries to communities across the Upper Peninsula. The distributions will provide at least 202,500 pounds of food, or 170,000 meals, … Continue reading →

Posted on May 25, 2016July 29, 2019 in Press Releases

New Mom Finds Help at the Food Bank

At Feeding America West Michigan’s branch in Ishpeming, just southwest of Marquette, the coffee comes with a disclaimer. “We don’t have lattes,” says Food Bank volunteer Dean Harvey as he pours a cup. “We have black coffee you could stand … Continue reading →

Posted on May 12, 2016 in Friends of the Food Bank

Feeding America West Michigan Sends 53 Percent More Food to UP in First Quarter

Comstock Park, MI — April 5, 2016 — In January, Feeding America West Michigan announced its transition to a new food distribution model in the Upper Peninsula. It’s been three months. So how has it gone? In the first quarter … Continue reading →

Posted on April 5, 2016July 29, 2019 in Press Releases

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