Michigan Harvest Gathering kicked off its 26th year of statewide hunger relief with a bus tour Thursday, Sept. 22, at the state Capitol. The tour began during the Farmers Market at the Capitol, in collaboration with the Michigan Farmers Market Association, and then headed to Forgotten Harvest in Oak Park. Michigan Harvest Gathering founder Michigan…
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Phil Knight: Michigan Can Beat Hunger, Food Insecurity
Consider that 23 percent — nearly 1 in 4 — Michigan residents are food insecure. I believe you will agree with me that this is unacceptable. I urge you to take a closer look at those around you and reconsider the faces of hunger. The Food Bank Council of Michigan and our statewide network of…
Michigan Harvest Gathering Welcomes Chartwells K-12
As Michigan Harvest Gathering celebrates its 25th Anniversary, Food Bank Council of Michigan welcomes a new statewide employee giving partner. Chartwells K-12 operates in 151 school districts throughout the state, with a focus on preparing nutritious food for children. “Partnering with the Michigan Harvest Gathering is a natural fit for Chartwells,” said Brian Casey, Great…
Young Farmers Give Back to Local Families in Need this Harvest Season
Taking a stand against hunger in their local communities, the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) State Young Farmer Committee donated $1,000 to each of Michigan’s seven regional food banks in the state. The funds will be utilized to purchase in-demand food products for local families in the region. “Our state’s 18-35 year-old young farmers work hard…
Statewide Food Drive and Donation Contacts
Looking to set up a food drive? This list helps you locate the food bank serving your county.
Recommended Donation Items
Food Banks are focused on providing nutritious foods and helpful personal care items.
Hunger in Michigan: Myths v. Realities
What does hunger look like in Michigan?
Snapshot of Michigan’s Food Bank Network
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FBCM General Handout
General organizational information
Mobile Pantry Delivers More Than Food
On a warm, humid morning in late August, Kait and I drove an hour from Lansing to Battle Creek to visit a mobile food pantry. We found the location and parked a few blocks down the street, in a neighborhood that probably saw its best days about 40 years ago. Some of the homes seemed…