Poverty
Catalyst Radio: War vet in town speaks on effects of militarism
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 06-28-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Iraq war veteran Vince Emanuele was in Grand Rapids yesterday to speak about his experiences during two combat deployments, and his perspectives on US...
Judge Smolenski rallies support for West Michigan's hungry
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 05-22-2013 under NONPROFITS
West Michigan hunger hasn’t gone away. In fact, year to date, Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank has distributed 14 percent more food this year than it did in 2012. To meet the growing demand for its services, Feeding America West...
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...
Eastown Antiques to match customer donations to Feeding America West Michigan
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 03-28-2013 under NONPROFITS
From April 1-14, customers at Eastown Antiques in Grand Rapids will have the opportunity to round up their bills for Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank. Every dollar will be doubled because Eastown Antiques has committed to matching up to $500...
Urban Herd fights hunger
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 03-13-2013 under NONPROFITS
Wind and spitting rain didn’t stop more than 100 green-clad runners from showing up for the Brooks Urban Herd Pub Run at Trillium Haven Restaurant on Monday evening. The 5K fun run, organized by Gazelle Sports, wound its way through Eastown...
Campaign raises over $57K for hungry, looks ahead to luncheon
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 10-22-2012 under NONPROFITS
By the time the last hiker had crossed the finish line at Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank’s Million Meal March Trail Hike on Sept. 29, the campaign had raised over $57,000 to fight hunger. Encouraged by the turnout, the Food Bank staff...
Thank you for marching against hunger
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 10-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
Dear West Michigan, Before anything else, we want to say thank you. This year Feeding America West Michigan introduced a new campaign to fight hunger, and you embraced it. After weeks of planning, promoting and biting our nails, you showed up on the...
Documentary traces American epidemic: childhood hunger
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
After a week that included a poverty simulation, a healthy food cook-off and a day of nonprofit open houses, Hunger Action Week 2012 ends in a college classroom. Rather than preparing for an exam, these students are preparing to make their mark on...
Pulling back the curtain on hunger relief
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
A collection of paper plates hangs on the wall at United Church Outreach Ministry in Wyoming, Michigan. Each plate tells the story of an individual or family who depends on UCOM’s food pantry. Some are strikingly honest — “One of...
Healthy cook-off proves tight budget doesn't mean poor diet
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 08-29-2012 under NONPROFITS
Eat fresh, eat local, eat healthy. Most Americans know what they should eat, but for low-income families, the question is how. On day two of Hunger Action Week 2012, the Healthy Food Cook-Off at United Church Outreach Ministry will provide some...