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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 ...

Farming for a Cause: Lee & Karen Swift

A flourishing community depends on healthy connections and healthy lives. In the warm months, South Michigan Food Bank reinvests in the ...

A Memorable Month of Service

April, Volunteer Month, is one of our favorites here at South Michigan Food Bank. This April, 294 volunteers dedicated 990 hours ...

Hope in the Midst of Supply Chain Interruptions

When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic nearly two years ago to the day, South Michigan Food Bank knew that we had ...

The Holidays Are Seasonal; Hunger Isn’t

Reflections on 2021 from our CEO, Peter Vogel The holiday season is a time that allows us to slow down and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hands Behind the Hunger Fight: Our Paths to the Food Bank

There’s an unspoken pressure when you enter the workforce after high school or college graduation that you’re beginning an immutable career ...

Healthy Eating Tips: It’s All About Balance

Sometimes healthy eating can seem restrictive, but here at the Food Bank, we’re big believers in a well-rounded diet with healthy ...

More Than a Recipe: Why We Love Sharing Meals

It’s hard to imagine a world without cooking. So many of our memories involve food, and sharing meals with others is ...

Volunteer Opportunities in the Kalamazoo Area

Here at South Michigan Food Bank, we love our volunteers and know the incredible impact of the gift of time. We ...

Food Donations: The Best, the Worst, and the Why

Reorganizing your kitchen, holding a food drive, or just want to drop off some food? Here’s a list of the best ...

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