The Souper Bowl of Caring is a movement that brings communities together to support local hunger relief programs. Through monetary donations, food drives, and volunteer efforts, you can make a difference in the fight to end hunger! Stay tuned for more details on how to participate!

Our PB&J Challenge is back! On April 2nd, we will be celebrating National PB&J Day with our annual peer-to-peer competition at SMFB. Advia Credit Union returns as our reigning champion Team Jelly, and our new Team Peanut Butter is from MARS, Incorporated! Thank you to you both! Each team will be making PB&J Sandwiches and ... Read more

We are partnering with Plumeria Botanical Boutique for our first-ever Bloom Day event! On Saturday, April 18th, from 11am-1pm, we will be coming together at Plumeria Botanical Boutique's Lakeview location to fight hunger. Guests will have the chance to design their own DIY bouquet and enjoy refreshments! All supplies will be provided with a ticket ... Read more

Join us for our annual Peer-to-Peer Challenge where filling our fleet can be done by hosting fund drives, food drives, and volunteerism. We welcome you, our Fort Custer neighbors, to join us in May 2026 and be a part of an event that nourishes our community and saves lives! Contact us for more information at ... Read more

Calling all Battle Creek residents and local businesses! We are looking forward to once again tackling food insecurity together, and bringing nourishment and nutrition to our neighbors through your generosity, and the hard work of our dedicated mail carriers. The Battle Creek Post office is the SMFB partner post office for this event, but the ... Read more

Looking for a creative summer project? We are calling on all our young artists in South Michigan to create a t-shirt design centered around hunger awareness. No digital skills are required - use a pencil, crayon, marker ~ whatever works for you! Contest is open through July 31st. Winner will receive a gift card and ... Read more

We are excited to partner with the inaugural PBfest! Inspired by the legacy of J.H. Kellogg, the festival celebrates the innovations that continue to change how we eat, and encourages creative ways to maximize and enjoy the food in our kitchens. Battle Creek invented cereal, and spread peanut butter. The founders of PBfest are interested ... Read more

Please join us at the Culver's in Sturgis on July 13th! We are proud to be partnering with Culver's as we uplift our community and support our neighbors; working together to end hunger. Dine and enjoy delicious food and drinks, buy a few gift cards as well; they make great thank you gifts! 15% of ... Read more

Thank you to everyone who supports ending hunger! September is Hunger Action Month, join us on our mission to end hunger here in South Michigan! It takes many hands, including yours, to make sure every person facing hunger receives the food they need. Wherever you are, we thank you for being a donor, an advocate, ... Read more

Thank you to the Kroger Company for joining in our mission during Hunger Action Month! From September 1st through the 30th, customers can round up, and/or donate $1 or $3 dollars as they check out. Thank you to our local community stores in Jackson and Hillsdale for all you do! For more information about the ... Read more

South Michigan Food Bank is proud to be a partner with Shell & Johnny's Markets at stations throughout South Michigan! The Giving Pump Program is a way for Shell stations to give back and create positive change in the communities in which they live and serve. For every gallon of fuel sold at the designated ... Read more

South Michigan Food Bank is proud to partner again with Downtown Dempsey's for a great event! Slice of Hope is being held September 9 - 30, 2026 and $1 from each medium and large pizza will go towards supporting ending hunger in Lenawee County! We are also elated to have a Match donation from Lenawee ... Read more