Skip to content DOUBLE your donation to Nourish Tomorrow!
Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank logo and home link
Donate
Find Food
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • Why We’re Needed
    • Our Impact
    • Our Corporate Partners
    • Transparency
  • Take Action
    • Volunteer
    • Donate Funds
    • Fundraise
    • Donate Food
    • Engage Your Corporation
    • Join Friends at the Table
    • Join Our Team
    • Share Your Story
    • Shop AmazonSmile
  • Partners
    • Agency Partners
    • Mobile Pantry Partners
  • Connect
    • Newsroom
    • Newsletters
    • Staff Directory
    • Get Email Updates
  • Blog
  • Find Food
  • Donate

SNAP

April stands with her three children in front of the school

How two single-income households juggle expenses

The line outside Hamilton Middle School on a sunny spring day wasn’t only full of parents picking kids up from after-school sports. Mixed in were neighbors waiting in line to receive groceries from Hamilton’s monthly Feeding America West Michigan Mobile … Continue reading →

Posted on June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 in Agency Spotlights, Client Spotlights, Friends of the Food Bank

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

Posts navigation

Older posts
Boxes of food lined up at a Mobile Food Pantry

Every $1 You Give Now Provides 15 Meals to Neighbors in Need

Reclamation volunteer smiles while holding up bag of croutons

Getting Involved With the Food Bank

Two clients smiling at the camera while in their car at a Mobile Food Pantry

“It’s all about community” at Marquette Mobile Food Pantries

Zach Saucier headshot

Meet a Food Banker: Zach Saucier

A national guard member poses with a box of food

Full Plate Press: Catch up on the latest food bank news

a member of feeding america food bank council of michigan united way of Ottawa and Allegan counties united way of the eastern upper peninsula united way of southwest michigan United way of Marquette County Charity Navigator 4-star charity BBB Accredited Charity - bbb.org
Feeding America West Michigan | 616.784.3250
Main warehouse: 864 West River Center Drive NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
Administrative office: 1950 Waldorf St NW #10B, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube
Volunteer Opportunities
Privacy Policy | Diversity & Inclusion
Copyright 2023 Feeding America West Michigan
Feeding America West Michigan is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Federal I.D. No. 38-2439659, MICS No. 7889.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
en English
ar Arabicen Englishfr Frenchpt Portugueseso Somalies Spanishsw Swahilivi Vietnamese

Give Now to Double Your Impact