fighting hunger
Librarians are nourishing kids through Library Lunches to Go
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 07-12-2021 under NONPROFITS
Kids who receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year can’t always access enough food at home in the summer. That’s why Feeding America West Michigan is running Library Lunches to Go in partnership with the Kent District...
Local food pantries rub elbows with supercenter execs
by (Carol Shirey)
Submitted 06-24-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
What do people struggling with food insecurity in Grand Rapids have in common with professional athletes? On the face of it, finding any connection between these differing groups might seem impossible. But a local retailer with hundreds of...
Brewery Vivant, Crooked Goose join forces to fight hunger
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 04-30-2013 under NONPROFITS
What happens when a proudly local pub and a Grand Rapids brewery get together? They find a creative way to fight hunger in West Michigan. On May 1, Crooked Goose will host a Brewery Vivant tap takeover featuring six of Vivant’s Belgian-style...