food pantries

Explore how donating soup packets, spices, and personal care products can enhance the quality of meals for those in need at food banks.

Mel Trotter Ministries is always there for people in need, and this year, as in years past, one of the biggest needs over the holidays is food. In the greater Grand Rapids Area, Christmas Food Boxes will be given out to 650 families as part of Mel Trotter Ministries’ Holiday Food Box program.

It's difficult to think about, but while many may have a happy holiday season with parties, presents and delicious food on our tables, there are thousands of Kent County families that are struggling, and a good holiday meal is but a dream. That's where you can help.

If you're from Grand Rapids, or, have lived here for the past twenty five or so years, Sunday at Founder's Brewing will be a musical deja vu's all over again. FeedBack is back!

This time of year, food banks and food pantries are working extra hard to keep their shelves stocked. For those in a charitable mood, you might wonder what these charities seeking for donations. Here are 10 ideas:

There is no better indication that West Michigan is a wonderful place to live than the "Simply Give" program held last week by Meijer. Meijer customers donated $145,800 throughout the week that helps food pantries throughout the Midwest restock their shelves.

For an organization that has been helping those in need for nearly 150 years, the mission of The Salvation Army continues to be as relevant as ever. We, the public, know the Salvation Army through the Bell Ringers around Christmas time.  But, it's not just Christmas that the Salvation Army is for.  Their volunteers are always ready and willing to help in any situation.  We, perhaps, don't pay that

Our news partner, WZZM 13, tells us that the city of Grand Rapids is in the running to win one million dollars to help fight hunger.  The trick is,  they need your vote on Facebook.