-The food bank network opens up a new market for farmers to help them move product and avoid waste.
-MASS can provide product processing assistance, pick-up and transportation and storage.
-The food bank market stabilizes work force needs, keeps production lines moving and extends production schedules.
-Through their 18-year partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, food banks have become member of the agricultural community.
-MASS is now a nationally-recogzined program and its model has been replicated in other states.
How You Can Help
The Food Bank Council of Michigan accepts donations of Michigan surplus product, distressed product or otherwise unmarketable products to put to use in the food bank system. The ability to process product is needed in order to clean, package or turn donations into shelf-stable products.
To register, and become a grower/processor member with MASS, fill out the online registration form. For questions, contact the Food Bank Council of Michigan at 1-800-552-4483 or email fbcm@fbcmich.org.
