Posts Tagged ‘south michigan food bank’
Kellanova Volunteers Feed Battle Creek Kids, Community Spirit
BATTLE CREEK – When it comes to community caring, Kellanova employees lead by example. About 20 Kellanova employees from Battle Creek volunteered at the South Michigan Food Bank on April 4, packing more than 1,300 food packages in less than two hours. The packages will be shared with students at Battle Creek Public Schools who…
Read MoreIMPACT! Feeding a Family in Need
Food is essential to life, yet thousands of people right here in Jackson County don’t know where their next meal will come from. United Way partners with South Michigan Food Bank to make sure every person has access to food. South Michigan Food Bank serves eight counties in our region, supplying a network of local…
Read MoreIMPACT! Food Brings Renewal
Losing a loved one can be devastating. When you’re among those who struggle to put food on the table, the emotional and physical toll can become dangerous. Here’s how our partner at South Michigan Food Bank helped a client turn the corner from loss to joy: Duane is a client at a Fresh Food Distribution…
Read MoreIMPACT! Food Access Lifts Families
About one of every eight people in Jackson County—that’s more than 20,000 people—is food-insecure, according to Feeding America. United Way believes no one should have to worry where their next meal is coming from. That’s why we partner with South Michigan Food Bank to make sure every person has access to food. South Michigan Food…
Read MoreIMPACT! Feeding Hungry Families in a Pandemic
Quarantines, masks and social distancing are critical to avoiding COVID-19, but none of those things eliminate a daily human need: food. Indeed, food was among the top demands to the COVID-19 Response Fund, and families continue to need healthy, nutritious meals today. Many people and organizations stepped up to help. Here’s a great example of…
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