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chef tim and his co-workers post with food

Mobile Pantry provides more than food thanks to Chef Tim

Chef Tim has always hated food waste, but when the Advantage Marketing chef began performing cooking demonstrations for Meijer stores, he noticed leftovers were difficult to avoid.

Posted on October 15, 2019October 16, 2019 in Friends of the Food Bank, Partner Spotlights

Foster Mother Gives Back to the Downtown Pantry at Westminster

For Dionne Ashley Ford, the food pantry at Westminster Presbyterian Church has made a huge difference for her large and continually growing family. But to say Dionne has a large family would be an understatement: Over the years she has … Continue reading →

Posted on July 24, 2017July 29, 2019 in Friends of the Food Bank, Volunteer Spotlights

At Westminster, Scott Finds Food, Community and Purpose

For Scott Smith, 52, the Downtown Food Pantry at Westminster Presbyterian Church provides more than just food. It enhances his quality of life. He first found the pantry when he was at one of his lowest points. Today, he’s able … Continue reading →

Posted on June 26, 2017July 29, 2019 in Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank

The Other Side of This Resort Town

On a sunny Thursday in May, the twin Michigan cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor are hosting two very different events.

Posted on June 28, 2016June 29, 2016 in Friends of the Food Bank

More Kids Living in Poverty Now Than in 2008

March 7, 2016 — A hard truth about American poverty: Kids are at greater risk than the population at large. A harder truth: Their situation has gotten worse since the beginning of the Recession. New data from the National Center … Continue reading →

Posted on March 7, 2016March 22, 2021 in Food for Thought

Could Cooking Education Be the Key to Reducing Childhood Obesity?

Japan's school lunches put America to shame.Like ATTN: on Facebook. Posted by ATTN: on Thursday, February 18, 2016   February 29, 2016 — It’s no secret: The United States has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the … Continue reading →

Posted on February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 in Events, Food for Thought

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