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Volunteers fill boxes with food at a Mobile Pantry

“This helps us not have to worry” — Mobile Pantries a crucial resource in Berrien County

When the site where Linda typically hosts Mobile Pantries fell through a few months ago, she and her volunteer team weren’t swayed. They instead chose an unusual but effective location: a small parking lot along a Berrien County road. Linda … Continue reading →

Posted on December 15, 2020January 14, 2021 in Agency Spotlights, Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank
A group of volunteers stand at the firehouse

In the Western U.P., jobs are scarce but generosity isn’t

Home to the Porcupine Mountains and skies filled with the colors of Aurora Borealis, the Western U.P.’s remote nature makes it attractive to tourists, but also means scarce jobs and high food insecurity rates for those who live there year-round. … Continue reading →

Posted on December 9, 2020January 14, 2021 in Agency Spotlights, Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank
Fresh produce in boxes is lined up at a mobile pantry

Superior Health Foundation funds food bank’s Mobile Pantry program expansion in Upper Peninsula

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich., Nov. 30, 2020 — Feeding America West Michigan will be expanding its Mobile Food Pantry program in the Upper Peninsula with support from the Superior Health Foundation. An $18,000 grant from the foundation will fund a food … Continue reading →

Posted on November 30, 2020January 18, 2021 in Press Releases
A few boxes of food are lined up waiting to be distributed

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation to fund four Mobile Food Pantries in Marcellus community 

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich., Nov. 19, 2020  — Michigan Gateway Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council has awarded Feeding America West Michigan with a $1,730 grant. The funding will enable the food bank to provide quarterly Mobile Food Pantries in Marcellus. The … Continue reading →

Posted on November 19, 2020 in Press Releases
Dan poses in front of his car

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 →

Posted on November 11, 2020January 14, 2021 in Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank
Beverly and her sister pose

Devoted mom and daughter gets the support she needs

At the United Church of Wayland, located in a small, Allegan County town, a hard-working team of volunteers packs boxes full of fresh produce, protein and dairy each month for neighbors in need. Despite the changing weather in mid-October, the … Continue reading →

Posted on November 10, 2020January 14, 2021 in Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank

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