South Michigan Stories: July 2022
Hi there, It’s Peter, CEO at South Michigan Food Bank. This summer, our neighbors are spending 11% more on groceries, meaning that ⅓ of their budgets are allocated to acquiring … Read more
Hi there, It’s Peter, CEO at South Michigan Food Bank. This summer, our neighbors are spending 11% more on groceries, meaning that ⅓ of their budgets are allocated to acquiring … Read more
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 … Read more
A flourishing community depends on healthy connections and healthy lives. In the warm months, South Michigan Food Bank reinvests in the local community by acquiring fresh produce from local farmers … Read more
April, Volunteer Month, is one of our favorites here at South Michigan Food Bank. This April, 294 volunteers dedicated 990 hours to pack 15,000 fresh food boxes and 3,000 pounds … Read more
When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic nearly two years ago to the day, South Michigan Food Bank knew that we had to continue feeding people while keeping them as safe … Read more
Reflections on 2021 from our CEO, Peter Vogel The holiday season is a time that allows us to slow down and reflect more on our neighbors, our challenges, and our … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
There’s an unspoken pressure when you enter the workforce after high school or college graduation that you’re beginning an immutable career — it’s a message to make your first stepping … Read more
Sometimes healthy eating can seem restrictive, but here at the Food Bank, we’re big believers in a well-rounded diet with healthy foods that we genuinely enjoy. (And, of course, some … Read more