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Not low-income enough: “In-between” neighbors get help at Mobile Pantries

On a cold, clear day in January, neighbors from all walks of life lined up to receive food at Carson City Elementary School. Among them was a school employee who preferred to stay anonymous. Before last summer, she’d never attended … Continue reading →

Posted on February 16, 2021March 18, 2021 in Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank
Sally and her grandkids show off the food they received

How one grandma keeps food on the table without work or help from SNAP

On a blustery day in late October, a Feeding America West Michigan truck pulls up in front of Ridgeview Elementary in Sparta. Volunteers and school staff begin unloading an abundance of food – squash, sweet potatoes, beef, milk, pop tarts … Continue reading →

Posted on November 29, 2020January 14, 2021 in Client Spotlights

Marcellus Community Food Pantry: a beacon of hope amidst gaps in government assistance

Families across our service area are jumping more hurdles than ever as they work to put food on the table. SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) and unemployment benefits can be helpful, but for many in need, they leave a … Continue reading →

Posted on August 7, 2020 in Agency Spotlights, Client Spotlights, Food for Thought, Friends of the Food Bank
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

These teenage pageant queens are doing good in their community

Isabelle is not only passionate about beauty, but also about helping her neighbors in need.

Posted on October 14, 2019October 17, 2019 in Friends of the Food Bank, Volunteer Spotlights
arlene smiling with her friend

Client Spotlight: Arlene

Arlene, 77, is one of many struggling with food insecurity in Cass County. Seniors are especially vulnerable to food insecurity. In Feeding America West Michigan’s 40-county service area, approximately 46,800 seniors are food insecure.

Posted on December 11, 2018July 29, 2019 in Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank

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