food insecurity

Environmental professionals are in Grand Rapids this week attending the Michigan Sustainability Conference where the focus is cutting food waste in half by 2030

Prior to the funding pause, the food bank was experiencing the highest level of need in the organization’s 43-year history

In response to the pause in SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown, Grand Rapids-based Kids’ Food Basket is expanding its West Michigan services bridging the food insecurity gap

United Response Fund, a Holland food drive, GR teachers reach agreements, dog treat donations, Ottawa Co. Community Action Agency, MI House Dems. push SNAP continuance, Right to Life lawsuit, and more.

Heart of West Michigan United Way launches United Response Fund to assist those facing food assistance delays

Ottawa County Community Action Agency is at risk of losing federal funding, pushing commissioners to act on the proposed cut

More than a million low-income Michiganders will lose access to the federal SNAP program November 1st. In Ottawa County, the Holland Farmers Market is now hosting a food drive to help

The Democratic-led package could put hundreds of millions of dollars toward covering the federal funding gap in the short term

A statewide effort to address food waste, traditional Native trade route gets marker, road funding for small cities, Appeals Court says send bills to Gov., mental health funding, and marijuana law fixes

A new effort to increase donated food in Michigan’s charitable food system launched today