Save the Date ~ Giving Tuesday is coming soon! Join the Giving Tuesday movement! Your generosity begins the journey to a better and brighter world, and builds a bridge towards shared humanity. About Giving Tuesday: Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, ... Read more

The fabulous Kalamazoo Civic Theatre is bringing the iconic musical Annie to the Civic Auditorium, and we are proud to have been chosen as their charity for the show! Please join us and bolster the local art scene, and support ending hunger in South Michigan! Show dates are December 5th - 7th, 12th - 14th ... Read more

Everyone at SMFB is proud to partner with Meijer to support food security in our community! The Simply Give program has helped to nourish our neighbors since November 2008. As you shop at your local Meijer store please know many food pantries throughout Michigan have been partnered with a store. SMFB, as the proud food ... Read more

We are proud to partner with the United Dairy Industry of Michigan for National Milk Day! A celebration to help fund one of the most requested, and least donated items at food banks: fresh nutritious milk. Milk provides 13 essential nutrients that support growth, development, immune health, muscle recovery, and the overall wellbeing for children ... Read more

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

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