South Michigan Food Bank

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

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

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

It’s hard to imagine a world without cooking. So many of our memories involve food, and sharing meals with others is just as important as the ingredients themselves. It’s something … Read more

Here at South Michigan Food Bank, we love our volunteers and know the incredible impact of the gift of time. We also know that you want to serve your community … Read more

Reorganizing your kitchen, holding a food drive, or just want to drop off some food? Here’s a list of the best food to donate and a fast guide to the … Read more