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
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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
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
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
“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
Together, we’re fighting hunger in West Michigan and the U.P. despite unprecedented challenges
Now more than ever, access to nutritious food is essential to keeping families in need healthy. Fortunately, our agency partners, volunteers, donors, staff members and so many others are stepping up to fill plates despite challenges. Even the National Guard is lending a hand! Continue reading