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Employment Expertise: Help for people facing food insecurity

Employment Expertise: Help for people facing food insecurity West Michigan Works Many people take food in the cupboard or a stocked refrigerator for granted. No one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from or prioritize paying a bill over feeding their family. Yet, according to Feeding America West Michigan, one in eight people in West Michigan are classified as food insecure. The United States Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food. While it has always been an issue for our communities, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased the number of families facing food insecurity as many have lost jobs and even those with jobs may not be earning enough to support their families.

Feeding America West Michigan struggling to find enough truck drivers to distribute food

Feeding America West Michigan struggling to find enough truck drivers to distribute food Updated May 05, 2021; Posted May 05, 2021 Feeding America West Michigan staff and volunteers prepare a mobile food pantry location to assist individuals and families in need. (Courtesy photo | Feeding America West Michigan) Facebook Share COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Feeding America West Michigan is struggling to find enough truck drivers to keep up with a busy food distribution schedule. The food bank is looking to hire three additional drivers to help with ongoing levels of increased need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Without truck drivers we can’t pick up the food we need to pick up and bring the food where it needs to go,” said Molly Kooi, communication manager with Feeding America West Michigan.

Nonprofit makes history, charts course for the future - Grand Rapids Business Journal

Grand Rapids Business Journal Family Network of Wyoming enters new era with two African American women at the helm. Courtesy Family Network of Wyoming For the first time in its 17-year history, Family Network of Wyoming has two female leaders of color, and half of its board members are women. The nonprofit located at 1029 44th St. SW in Wyoming has a mission “to provide dignity and love like Jesus, bringing people together to build stronger, healthier communities” with a goal of “fostering a caring, kind and inclusive environment” to ensure that its clients “leave feeling dignified and respected.” Family Network offers a food pantry; mobile food trucks; no-cost lending of durable medical equipment such as crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, bathroom aids and shower chairs; a Christmas Store; and additional events, resources and services to about 11,000 people per year.

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