In an effort to feed the hungry, a number of Grand Rapids residents recently took part in the “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive campaign.”Coordinated by local non-profit Feeding America West Michigan, postal workers in Grand Rapids collected over 158,000 pounds of non-perishable foods by mailbox.
According to Feeding America West Michigan, food insecurity effects 1 in 8 adults in Kent County. For kids, it’s worse, as 1 in 6 children don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
Across West Michigan, the numbers are staggering, as Feeding America estimates roughly 285,000 people struggle with food insecurity throughout its service area.
Ken Estelle is the CEO and President of Feeding America West Michigan. In this conversation with WGVU’s Daniel Boothe, Ken shines a light on what food insecurity looks like in our community, and what concerned residents can do to help.