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Emma Hecht

Full Tables, Enriched Lives

Like food banks across the nation, South Michigan Food Bank faces a challenge: higher demand, lower resources. Supply chain interruptions and limited availability of bulk donated food mean that we are spending 50% more on food than we were pre-pandemic to fill that gap. In South Michigan, more than 150,000 people are experiencing hunger and …

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South Michigan’s Desert | featuring Tekonsha’s Fresh Food Distribution

Food desert: an area that lacks easy access to affordable, nutritious food Much of South Michigan Food Bank’s service area is made up of these food deserts. Living in these areas could mean driving long distances to a grocery store, having limited methods of transportation, stretching the groceries at home to last longer between trips, …

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Hands Behind the Hunger Fight: Our Paths to the Food Bank — Part 2

Last month, we shared the career paths of one of our drivers, John, and our Volunteer Manager, Alex. Today, we’re sharing the stories of our two Mikes: Mike McNamara, Inventory Manager, and Mike Glew, Logistics & Facilities Manager. Enjoy! Mike McNamara, Inventory Manager When Mike graduated from college in the 70s with a degree in …

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