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Continuing the Conversation: Food as Medicine in Michigan

MiFAM Registration Site

Meridian and the Centene Foundation Announce $1 Million Grant to the Food Bank Council of Michigan

What is food insecurity?

Ami McReynolds - Uprooting Racism and Seeding Sovereignty with Soul Fire Farm

Article: Biden Announces Sept Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, Health

Article: Letter Carriers' Annual Food Drive Set for May 14 Throughout Nation

Article: ‘FOOD APARTHEID’ (NOT ‘DESERT’)

Women's Power Breakfast - Donation

Article: Michigan Food Security Council releases recommendations to expand access to healthy, affordable food

Ami McReynolds - Amplifying Voices of Advocacy with Capital Area Food Bank and the Client Leadership Council

What is food insecurity?

Farm Bill 2022 Field Hearing

Article: Governor's Service Awards Announced

Article: Finance heads urged to boost fight against food insecurity

Article: Metro Detroit food banks and pantries seeing longer lines, more families as prices rise

Article: Community Chest Donation Means More Food for Caseville Community Food Pantry

Article: Living in his car to food bank CEO: How Kirk Mayes is changing his city

Article: Turnip the Beet

Article: $603K in additional federal funding to go to 13 Genesee County nonprofits

Article: FAWM mobile food distribution

Civil Rights Statement

Article: Bank of America donates $50,000 to Feeding America West Michigan

Article: Forgotten harvest in Oak Park gets $50k donation from bank

Article: Food Gatherers partners with DoorDash to offer free food delivery for homebound residents

Article: WLKM Out and About – Week of February 14th

Article: The prescription is fresh food for some in Battle Creek diagnosed with diabetes and other ailments

Article: February Mobile Food Pantries to come to the Upper Peninsula

Article: MDHHS, Food Bank continue Flint mobile pantries during February

Article: Backpack program from Food Bank of Eastern Michigan feeds 7,000 children in Mid-Michigan

Research Report: Balancing at the Edge of the Cliff

Article: Food Waste is a Growing Problem in the U.S.

From Farm to Kitchen: The Environmental Impacts of U.S. Food Waste

Article: EPA Releases First-of-Its-Kind Report on Food Waste

The Food Bank Council of Michigan Civil Rights Statement

Article: Honor Bank campaign raises $21,000 for food insecure families

Article: FBEM food distribution ramping up for the holidays

Article: Milk drives deliver dairy to Michigan food banks

Michigan Harvest Gathering - Michigan Meal Challenge

Arts, Beats & Eats raises record charitable donations

Michigan health care providers find success with “prescriptions” for fresh produce and exercise

MMPA butter wins awards in North American dairy product contest

Michigan Heroes

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Gleaners Community Food Bank and Weingartz are partnering on the 12th annual Mow Down Hunger campaign

Food Bank of Eastern MI - Empty Bowls event being held Sept 16 at Food Bank

Feeding America West Michigan: September is Hunger Action Month

Program helps dairy farmers hit by pandemic

Michigan Medicine kicks off month-long food drive with Food Gatherers

The Oakland Press - SNAP benefit increases help, but still not enough to cover meal costs in many cases

Flint mobile food pantries to continue in September

USDA Establishes Dairy Donation Program

DBusiness Daily Update: Forgotten Harvest to ‘Chop Down Hunger’

The Suburban Collection to ‘Drive Away Hunger’ with Gleaners

Back to School: Food bank in Mid-Michigan ready to help students

‘Brew Feast’ to combine beer, food in support of Feeding America West Michigan

Michigan Child Nutrition Spotlight - Webinar Registration

Michigan Child Nutrition Spotlight - Facebook Live

Gleaners - Partners in Food Security During the Pandemic Crisis

UHC Funds Community-Based Social Determinants of Health Efforts

Flint mobile food pantries to continue distribution through August

UnitedHealthcare Donates $750,000 to Nonprofits in Michigan

Samaritan House receives $10,000 donation from Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan

A chess boxer is using his talents to raise money for The Greater Lansing Food Bank

Midland food pantry network gives thanks

How do you feed a state in crisis? Michigan Food Security Council report plans ahead

Food Security Council Initial Report

Free summer food program aims to keep Downriver kids from going hungry

GUEST VIEW: All Michiganders win by ending food insecurity

Gleaners Food Bank to provide free meals to kids this summer

Sponsored Insight: Making Data Less Daunting by Syncing Clients, Communication

Gleaners brings summer food distribution for children to Dearborn

Feeding America Boundless Collaborations Grant

Gleaners’ Hunger Free Summer Plus Food Fight - Article from WDIV

Children’s Hospital of Michigan Professional Nurse Council at the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Virtual Cereal Drive

Flint mobile food pantry dates and locations announced for June 2021

Greater Lansing Food Bank - Welcome To Our New Building

Midland Daily News - Food pantry network grateful to host another distribution

School Bus Driver Fighting Food Insecurity in District Community Named Bus Guardian Hero

Subaru donates 200,000 meals to Feeding America West Michigan

Saginaw to hold drive-thru food distribution in Hoyt Park

Family farms struggle with two hidden challenges

One Good Thing: KCCU food drive

Roscommon Food Distribution May 22

GBCFD updates and future dates

Civil Rights Statement

Local food pantry marks 10-year anniversary

MDHHS continues Flint mobile food pantries during May

Truckers wanted: Feeding America West Michigan looking to hire drivers

Food distribution at Christ the King

Gleaners Community Food Bank to hold virtual 2021 Women’s Power Breakfast, address child hunger

Forgotten Harvest - Comedy Night with Jay Leno on April 22

FARMERS TO FAMILIES FOOD BOX PROGRAM ENDS

Upcoming Food Distributions - FBEM

‘Cool’ donation: Yoplait gives truck, refrigerated trailer to Feeding America West Michigan

DTE Energy Foundation grants help provide meals to families

Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry Coming to Marquette This Month, Throughout Remainder of 2021

Kellogg Community Credit Union Food Drive A Success

Gladwin/Beaverton Community Food Distribution (GBCFD) Update and Future Dates

Manna resumes food rescue program, accepts food donations after year-long hiatus

As Millions Go Hungry, Here's How To Reduce Food Waste In MI

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry coming to Marquette this month, through rest of 2021

Kalamazoo organizations team up to offer monthly food distribution at city park

Battle Creek man looking for Easter hams to give holiday meals, baskets to those in need

COVID-19 worsens Michigan's growing food insecurity problem

Oakland, Macomb counties among top recipients from Michigan Veterans Trust Fund

Food Bank Council of MI - TikTok

Mini Food Pantries in Holt Helping Families

Michigan National Guard food bank support exceeds 34 million pounds

MDHHS continues Flint mobile food pantries during March

Solutions to ending food insecurity - Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

Demand at food banks continues to be great in new year - FBEM

Food Cupboard at M.A.C Ave looks to help EL students and residents in need

New report shows Michiganders struggling to pay for basic needs

Food insecurity: distribution sites increase

$5,000 grant from Hilton Effect Foundation will provide meals in Flint

MSU Health Care partners with Greater Lansing Food Bank

Meijer Commits $1 Million in Turkey Donations to Food Banks Across the Midwest

Council on Aging, Meijer join to fight food insecurity in Manistee

AARP Real Possibilities - AARP Michigan State Director Paula Cunningham and Dr. Phil Knight

Dawn Opel, J.D., Ph.D. on Fox 17 - Organizations partner to launch Grace Health Fresh Food Pharmacy

Dr. Phil Knight and Guy Gordon on WJR Radio Discussing Generous $50,000 Donation from Kroger

Flint mobile pantry continues food distribution through February

Kellogg Community Credit Union hosts food drive to help community members in need

Kroger donates $50,000 payout from record Mega Millions jackpot to food banks

Downtown Newsmagazine - Food Insecurity Increasing During the Pandemic

Michigan Business Network - Dawn Opel, J.D., PhD - Grace Health Fresh Food Pharmacy

1.25.21 Press Release: Gov. Whitmer, MDHHS highlight state’s successes in helping families gain greater access to food

Governor Gretchen Whitmer's 1.25.21 COVID-19 Update - Press Conference

Governor Whitmer announces Michigan COVID Recovery Plan

NB Affordable Foundation Partners With The Food Bank Of Eastern Michigan

United Way, food bank give away 500 bags of food on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Detroit Free Press - Report: Michigan's food insecurity problem only got worse during COVID-19 pandemic

Fox 17 - Food Security Council teams up with Governor

MICHIGAN DAIRY CHECKOFF SECURED MILK AND OPPORTUNITIES IN 2020

Food Security Council - Initial Report: COVID-19 Findings and Recommendations

RELEASE: Gov. Whitmer receives recommendations from Food Security Council

Michigan families receiving SNAP benefits, food banks will get boost from stimulus package

Gleaners South Campus Announcement Video - January 7, 2021

Gleaners South Campus Announcement

Feeding America West MI Food Distribution - 1/14/21

Photos: Food Distribution at South Michigan Food Bank

South Michigan Food Bank Food Distributions

Consumers Energy makes over $480,000 in grants to help Michigan nonprofits with COVID-19 relief

Southern MI Bank and Trust Donates $10,000 to South MI Food Bank

Michigan poultry ranch donated 1.6 million eggs in ‘extremely challenging’ 2020

Americans give to charity like never before amid pandemic

SpartanNash, Miller Poultry donate chicken to local food banks

Hemlock food giveaway slated for Dec. 28

Mercantile Bank Providing Food and Shelter Assistance

Virtual Christmas 5K to benefit Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

MI National Guard instrumental in food distribution during pandemic

Taking Hunger Off The Table: Rising demand for food means more food banks are permanent fixtures

Feeding America, Michigan National Guard style

Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time

Increasing numbers of people visiting food banks, including first-time families - Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

Hunger, food insecurity spike as COVID cases continue to rise - South Michigan Food Bank

Kohl’s Gives $5 Million This Holiday Season to Surprise More Than 100 Nonprofits Who Give with All Their Heart

Michael Jordan donates $2 million from hit documentary to feed America's hungry

Comerica Bank Donates $100,000 To Capuchin Soup Kitchen

FireKeepers donates 2,500 holiday turkeys to area food banks

Help the Greater Lansing Food Bank respond to community needs this fall and winter

Farmer Goes Viral on TikTok After Onion Video

Food Gatherers’ Eileen Spring named local United Way’s Woman of the Year

Michigan Business Network - Dr. Phil Knight

Feeding America - The Impact of Coronavirus on Food Insecurity

Midland's Bill Schuette helps kick off Michigan Harvest Gathering campaign

2020 Michigan Harvest Gathering

Harvest Gathering Food Drive Underway

Harvest Gathering food drive goes virtual due to virus

2020 Michigan Harvest Gathering Kickoff - Facebook Live Event

Troy Auto Group To 'Drive Away Hunger' With Gleaners Food Bank

Mow Down Hunger campaign seeks to raise 1 million meals for children in need

National Guard Troops on Duty at BC Food Bank - South Michigan Food Bank

Millions of children may miss pandemic food aid as states scramble to meet Trump administration mandate

Connect with KB - Kristin Beltzer and Dr. Phil Knight

Michigan Virtual Food Drive

"2020 Empty Bowls TO GO" - Food Bank Adapts Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser to Coronavirus Pandemic

We're providing food essentials to our most vulnerable, here's how you can help

Crains Detroit Business - Food Banks Expect Spike

Support for Skaff backpack program has ‘overwhelming success’

MHEF - Announcing $14.6 million in new health awards

As food insecurity rises, area agencies are looking to the community for help

Michigan families struggle to find food during COVID-19 pandemic

Whitmer order creates council to tackle Michigan’s food insecurity problem

Mobile food pantries coming to Copper Country this month

Mobile food pantry in River Rouge is making a difference

Food Security Council created by Whitmer: To release recommendations on hunger amid pandemic

Michigan Casinos Contribute $6.3B Annually, AGA Reports

Executive Order 2020-167

RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Creating Food Security Council

Food First MI - Farming For Better Health - Full Episode

GBCFD updates and future dates

Lasco Auto Group Partners with Ally to Support the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

Fresh food distributions planned for August

Make it a hunger-free summer for families in your community

Hasselbring Food Drive seeks to feed, educate

Tackling racism to end hunger in America

'We’re The American Legion. We can help.'

Gleaners continues to hold drive-up food distribution events in area cities

WCSX Big Jim's House to Raise $50,000 for Food Bank

North American Meat Institute Members to Donate 325,000 Hot Dogs to Feeding America Food Banks for National Hot Dog Day, July 22, 2020

Silver Creek Church holds Feeding America Mobile Food Bank

Fundraisers, drives and donations around Midland County help flood victims and volunteers

Join the #GIVEFROMTHECART Challenge

Change-Ups: Feeding America West Michigan receives $10,000 grant

Ubly Fox Hunters hold food drive

Calhoun County's early strategic start, help from nonprofits boosts response rates for 2020 Census

H&S Cares

Flint Mobile Food Pantry Dates and Locations Announced

Gleaners Community Food Bank works to give every child a hunger free summer

Governor Whitmer Signs Bill for Supplemental Funding to Support COVID-19 Response

St. Clair County news briefs: Road work underway; meals offered

Oakland nonprofits to share $9.7M for pandemic recovery

Greater Lansing Food Bank to build a new $7.5 million facility in Bath

Children's Hospital of Michigan Cereal Drive A Success

During pandemic, food banks and rescues innovate to feed more Michiganders than ever before

Coronavirus company news summary – NATO prepares for second wave – AFRL develops Covid-19 models – Michigan National Guard helps with food distribution

Back to the Bricks Road Rally raises $5,229 for Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

FOX 47 Feeding Families Donates Over 69,000 Meals to Mid Michigan

Faiths join together in June to relieve food insecurity across Upper Michigan

Livingston County's food banks have distributed more than 450 tons of food since March

Virtual Food Drive - Michigan Dairy Donations

Toyota invests $140K in Food Gatherers’ Summer Food Service Program

University of Michigan medical students help Ypsilanti clinic with food deliveries during coronavirus outbreak

Groups rally to feed first-time seekers amid outbreak

Food First - Waste Not, Want Not - Food For Thought

Food First - Waste Not, Want Not - Monologue

Food Bank Council projects high rate of food insecurity through 2022

SpartanNash, Borden Dairy provide milk to those in need during COVID-19 pandemic

Food pantry network thankful for support

Food Insecurity Rate Expected to Peak in June

Food and Agriculture industry continues to donate to Michigan’s food banks

Episcopal Diocese of Michigan answers call to 'feed the hungry'

Dairy farmers donate milk & cheese to Michigan food banks

Kellogg Community Credit Union makes generous contribution to South Michigan Food Bank

Salvation Army helping residents with food during pandemic

Food and Ag Industry Continues to Donate to Michigan’s Food Banks

Fresh From the Field | MDARD | Ken Nelson and Dr. Phil Knight

Blue Llama Jazz Club to host virtual concert to benefit Food Gatherers

Food Bank in Battle Creek says ‘need has been so great’ since pandemic hit

Thank you: Michigan dry bean industry donation, Rochester's SFL Companies' freight donation

Southeast Michigan partnership that donates food to hungry kids takes cereal drive virtual

Bank donates $175K to COVID-19 relief

School Spirit Champion 2020!

Pfizer Foundation grant to benefit Ann Arbor’s Food Gatherers

Local seniors step up to help during pandemic

$406,590 in repaid-response grants awarded to 18 non-profits from the Greater Flint Urgent Relief Fund

Forgotten Harvest rescues food for Detroit’s hungry

Michigan Virtual Food Drive

BASF donates $25,000 to Gleaners to help meet demand during coronavirus pandemic

10 Michigan suppliers join nationwide effort to feed families, free milk for nonprofits available

FBCM Virtual Food Drive

Clark Construction steps up to feed hungry

AT&T donates $45k to Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to help during pandemic

How the South Michigan Food Bank is keeping up with exploding need for more food

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan receives aid from state, Food Bank Council partnership

Delta Dental Foundation to provide $500,000 COVID-19 Emergency Assistance to local nonprofits

MICHIGAN BEANS GO TO STATE FOOD BANKS

Donations from companies helps to address shortages due to coronavirus pandemic

National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

Livingston County food banks, pantries come together to meet needs during coronavirus pandemic

CARRIER DONATES FRIDGES TO HELP MICHIGAN FOOD BANK

Flint mobile food pantries continue during May

Meijer Partners with Food Banks Providing Emergency Food During COVID-19

Kroger launches Expanded Dairy Rescue Program to support families during COVID-19

Feeding America's COVID-19 Response Fund

‘PARKS & RECREATION’ RETURNS TO NBC FOR ORIGINAL ONE-TIME SPECIAL TO BENEFIT FEEDING AMERICA

Loons joins campaign to raise funds for Feeding America

Meijer helps obtain $3.6 million worth of food for Michigan food banks

Local businesses step up to raise money for the Lansing Food Bank

Demand for Michigan beans surges amid coronavirus pandemic

Pop-up food pantry gives out 400 emergency boxes of food to vulnerable seniors

Roundup No. 4: What companies are doing during the pandemic

Horizon Bank Offers Support to Southeast Michigan’s Hungry Neighbors

More Calhoun County families turning to food banks as coronavirus outbreak stretches on

Food bank serves more than 400K meals in Kalamazoo County during pandemic

Michigan coordinates virtual food drive to keep elderly fed during COVID-19

Convoy Teams Up with Shippers and Truck Drivers Nationwide to Address Urgent Food Bank Needs

Food Bank Council, MDHHS partner for food delivery to older Michiganders

Gardening and coronavirus: Greater Lansing Food Bank will mail free seeds to families

Consumers Energy Foundation supporting Michiganders with $1 million in grants, donations

Food insecurity doubles in parts of West Michigan

Mott Foundation grants $200K to Food Bank of Eastern Michigan for coronavirus needs

Food Bank Council of MI applauds USDA approval of Disaster Household Distribution request

Virtual Food Drive

Mobile food pantry plans Shiawassee County stop

Virtual Food Drive: Help Needed to Meet Growing Need

Greta Van Fleet makes virus donations to Food Bank Council, others

Nonprofit launches virtual statewide food drive

SpartanNash Foundation donates $250,000 to food banks nationwide

New Michigan program offers money to help feed low-income students

Tons of food donated to Flint-area senior apartments to feed people in need

Virtual Food Drive

How You Can Help Michiganders Without Food Due To The Coronavirus

Michigan egg farmers donating eggs and PPE during COVID-19 pandemic

Feeding America COVID-19 Response Fund

18K Pounds Of Food Was Prepped For Tokyo To Feed U.S. Athletes. Now It’s With A Colorado Food Bank

Senior Meals: Request a Delivery, Meal, or Friendly Reassurance

COVID-19 Update: Insurance, Medical Supplies, Unemployment, Meal Delivery for Senior Citizens, and More

Fresh food distribution draws hundreds

MI Farm Bureau family of companies donates 1.1 million meals in Million Meal Challenge

Food Gatherers President and CEO Eileen Spring on 89.1 WEMU FM

Macomb Daily - Selfridge personnel to support Oakland County food bank

WNEM - Food Bank Council, MDHHS deliver 10k boxes of food to most vulnerable population

Horizon Bank Offers Support to Southeast Michigan’s Hungry Neighbors

As food banks run low, state calls for donations to fill need during pandemic

Fiat Chrysler aids Food Bank Council of Michigan

Demand nearly doubles at local food pantry amid COVID-19 shutdown

Metro Detroit Episcopal churches create $100K matching fund for food banks

Michigan National Guard assisting Battle Creek food bank

Help seniors during pandemic by donating to virtual food drive

Grand Ledge woman, Boston marathon qualifier decided to run anyway for charity

The Food Bank Council of Michigan needs your help

Michigan food pantries see 'intense demand' as coronavirus crisis worsens

Food bank participating in ‘Give from Home Day’