Cold weather didn’t keep volunteers and hungry families away from a Mobile Food Pantry, hosted by Coopersville Area Public Schools this January.
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The Pokagon Fund Continues to Fight Hunger in Southwest Michigan
The Pokagon Fund is fighting food insecurity in Southwest Michigan by funding Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantries in Berrien County.
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.
Client Spotlight: Nelda
Nelda is one of many seniors who struggle with food insecurity in West Michigan, but her story is unique – Nelda has struggled with food insecurity for her entire life.
Feeding America West Michigan highlights community solutions during Hunger Action Month 2015
Comstock Park, Michigan — Sept. 1, 2015 — First the bad news: Hunger continues to threaten 49 million Americans, including 1 in 7 people in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Now the good news: There’s something you can do … Continue reading
Feeding America West Michigan’s luncheon raises $59,000 for hunger relief
Comstock Park, Michigan — June 10, 2015 — On June 9, one charity luncheon turned into nearly a quarter million meals for local people in need. Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank’s Many Hands Against Hunger summer luncheon raised $59,000 … Continue reading