Kids who don’t eat enough healthy food start life at a disadvantage. They’re at higher risk of disease, repeating a grade and developmental impairments — such as language or motor skills. That’s why many schools run Feeding America West Michigan … Continue reading
In Watervliet, a Berrien County community, neighbors face challenges similar to those in many small towns when it comes to accessing and affording enough healthy food: Jobs are harder to find, grocery stores are farther away and what little produce … Continue reading
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