nutrition
Stamp Out Hunger racks up 108,000 lbs of food in Grand Rapids
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 05-16-2016 under NONPROFITS
This year’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive lived up to its name. On Saturday, letter carriers collected more than 108,000 pounds of food donated by Grand Rapids residents. The food was given to Feeding America West Michigan. That was a...Starved for Change: Benefitting The Association for Child Development
by (kristinsrevere)
Submitted 04-27-2016 under
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF HUNGRY CHILDREN Take your place at the table and support the Association for Child Development. Join us for a special evening on May 19th at the historic Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids located at 1130 Wealthy...
With help from community, Food Bank feeds half a million each year
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 06-15-2015 under NONPROFITS
Each year Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank provides food to half a million people in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Volunteers, farmers, grocery stores and fellow hunger-relief nonprofits are all key to that effort. Watch this new...
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...
Feeding America West Michigan to expand fresh food distributions with CSX, Conservation Fund grant
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 02-26-2015 under NONPROFITS
CSX and the Conservation Fund announced today that Feeding America West Michigan is one of 10 charitable organizations in the South, Midwest and on the East Coast to receive grants to improve the transportation and distribution of fresh, healthy...
Food Bank client conquers chronic illness with nutrition
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 01-23-2015 under NONPROFITS
Streams of Hope, a partner agency of Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank, is helping clients manage chronic illnesses through exercise, nutrition, and encouragement. Learn more about the Nutritional Options for Wellness program at...
Food Bank marks another record-breaking year for hunger relief
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 01-07-2015 under NONPROFITS
It’s official: Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank just closed out its second record year in a row for food distribution. In 2014, Feeding America West Michigan distributed 26.5 million pounds of food, the equivalent of 20.7 million meals...EatPlayGrow
by (grpl)
Submitted 12-26-2014 under
EatPlayGrow combines the latest science and research to teach children ages 2-5 and their parents how to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices. Join GRPL and Cherry Health Services for interactive and engaging lessons that incorporate...EatPlayGrow
by (grpl)
Submitted 12-26-2014 under
EatPlayGrow combines the latest science and research to teach children ages 2-5 and their parents how to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices. Join GRPL and Cherry Health Services for interactive and engaging lessons that incorporate...EatPlayGrow
by (grpl)
Submitted 12-19-2014 under
EatPlayGrow combines the latest science and research to teach children ages 2-5 and their parents how to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices. Join GRPL and Cherry Health Services for interactive and engaging lessons that incorporate...