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Food Bank partners with schools to solve childhood hunger
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 05-19-2015 under NONPROFITS
Michigan’s economy is improving, but thousands of Michiganders still struggle to meet their basic needs. The need is especially high among children. In fact, 1 in 5 kids in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula is at risk of hunger. Feeding...
EatGR, FoodCircles ask West Michigan to raise forks for hunger relief
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 11-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
Food. It’s an essential part of life and, increasingly, an essential part of Grand Rapids’ identity. But even as the local restaurant scene is flourishing, thousands of families in our community are struggling to get enough to eat. This...
Hunger Action Week addresses food access, nutrition in Kent County
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 09-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
Several Grand Rapids-area hunger-relief organizations are coming together for Hunger Action Week, Sept. 14-20, a series of events whose mission is to educate West Michigan about the reality of local hunger and provide practical ways to get involved...
First apples of season donated to Food Bank
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-28-2014 under NONPROFITS
Instead of throwing a party, Riveridge Produce Marketing, a West Michigan apple grower, packer and sales company, decided to celebrate their 25th anniversary by feeding the hungry. On Wednesday morning, they invited volunteers from Feeding America...
Michigan startup debuts clothing line to support hunger relief
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-25-2014 under NONPROFITS
Five months after launching their first Hold On To Hope campaign for Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank, Live Love Michigan is debuting a second line of clothes to benefit the hunger-relief organization. The model is pretty straightforward:...
Horticulturist to teach small space growing methods
by (HGrzych)
Submitted 03-14-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
On Saturday, Flowerland in Kentwood will host a free lecture and discussion with horticulturist Stacey Hirvela entitled "Edible Spots and Pots: Small-Space Gardens for Growing Vegetables and Herbs in Containers, Raised Beds and More" based...
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...