July 25, 2023
For years, food banks have distributed large amounts of nonperishable items to those looking for assistance. Although a lot of these ...
July 7, 2022
Hi there, It’s Peter, CEO at South Michigan Food Bank. This summer, our neighbors are spending 11% more on groceries, meaning ...
June 30, 2022
Like food banks across the nation, South Michigan Food Bank faces a challenge: higher demand, lower resources. Supply chain interruptions and ...
May 20, 2022
A flourishing community depends on healthy connections and healthy lives. In the warm months, South Michigan Food Bank reinvests in the ...
April 29, 2022
April, Volunteer Month, is one of our favorites here at South Michigan Food Bank. This April, 294 volunteers dedicated 990 hours ...
March 23, 2022
When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic nearly two years ago to the day, South Michigan Food Bank knew that we had ...
December 9, 2021
Reflections on 2021 from our CEO, Peter Vogel The holiday season is a time that allows us to slow down and ...
November 5, 2021
Food desert: an area that lacks easy access to affordable, nutritious food Much of South Michigan Food Bank’s service area is ...
October 6, 2021
Last month, we shared the career paths of one of our drivers, John, and our Volunteer Manager, Alex. Today, we’re sharing ...
September 20, 2021
There’s an unspoken pressure when you enter the workforce after high school or college graduation that you’re beginning an immutable career ...
August 6, 2021
Sometimes healthy eating can seem restrictive, but here at the Food Bank, we’re big believers in a well-rounded diet with healthy ...
June 17, 2021
It’s hard to imagine a world without cooking. So many of our memories involve food, and sharing meals with others is ...