food insecurity

Grand Rapids’ Job Corps program will resume operations after a federal judge declared the U.S. Department of Labor’s efforts to shut down the program were illegal

Michael Hadding was named 2021's Volunteer of the Year

Representatives from Kent County-based emergency food service organizations met in Wyoming Friday. The proposed federal budget reducing SNAP benefits was the focus. In particular, impacts on food assistance programs and their recipients

A planned move to a larger space by a non-profit ministry serving the area’s homeless population has been delayed awaiting approval from the Grand Rapids Planning Commission

Kids’ Food Basket is expanding its service to more children experiencing food insecurity

In response to the rising cost of groceries and increasing food insecurity, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organized the delivery of non-perishable food from Salt Lake City to Kent County

Kids’ Food Basket is recognizing March as National Nutrition Month - launching their GO Orange campaign - raising funds to end childhood hunger during a time when nutrition programs face uncertain federal funding

Grand Rapids-based nonprofit Kids’ Food Basket will soon serve more school children living with food insecurity in Muskegon County

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business staff writer Mark Sanchez discusses Trinity Health Muskegon addressing food insecurity, Kent County exploring commercial corridors for housing – and - business groups seeking amendments to the new paid sick leave law.

Muskegon Rescue Mission has partnered with Baker College, Muskegon Community College, and Orchard View Adult Education to stock and run student pantries