Opinion by Nikali Luke, CPA, board chair of Greater Lansing Food Bank and partner at Simplified Tax and Accounting Services and Michelle Lantz, chief executive officer of Greater Lansing Food Bank As families across mid-Michigan continue to feel the strain of inflation and rising food prices, lawmakers in Washington are deciding on nutrition assistance funding […]
Downtown Lansing businesses are always ready to #LiftUpLocal, whether by offering unique products, services and experiences to the community or by supporting food security in mid-Michigan through the Downtown Lansing Food Fight. The Downtown Lansing Food Fight, organized annually by the Organization Committee of Downtown Lansing, Inc. (DLI) is a competitive drive that takes place […]
For former Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) Board Chair Joe Chahine, helping neighbors experience the full effect of a nourishing life is personal. Joe was born in a refugee camp in Lebanon and lived there until he was 14 years old, relying on United Nations support to meet basic needs like medical care and education […]
1 in 8 mid-Michigan neighbors is experiencing food insecurity. In a year of unprecedented inflation and rising food costs, GLFB has seen a 35 percent increase in the number of neighbors seeking support to keep food on the table. In partnership with Feeding America food banks nationwide, Greater Lansing Food Bank honors Hunger Action Month […]
Greater Lansing Food Bank Joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month Campaign to Ensure Food Isn’t an Impossible Choice for People in mid-Michigan Hunger Action Month Campaign Aims to Inspire the Public to Get Involved and Raise Awareness of Hunger in America LANSING, MI – Sept. 7 – For Hunger Action Month® this September, Greater Lansing […]
September is Hunger Action Month—a time when the Feeding America network and the national public come together to raise awareness and inspire action to help people facing the impossible choices of hunger. As part of this annual campaign, Greater Lansing Food Bank is dedicated to driving awareness and inspire action in the mid-Michigan area. How […]
September is Hunger Action Month Hunger Action Month is a time where people all over America stand together with Feeding America and the nationwide network of food banks, like Greater Lansing Food Bank, to fight hunger. It’s a month to spread the word, take action on the hunger crisis and dedicate ourselves to a solution. […]
Hops Against Hunger is a statewide initiative to raise awareness on the issue of hunger. Right here in Lansing, breweries are teaming up with Greater Lansing Food Bank throughout September to help end hunger in our community. Each brewery is matching your support of this important cause by making a donation to GLFB. The following […]
LANSING, Mich. – Greater Lansing Food Bank will raise awareness of food insecurity in Mid-Michigan during September, which is designated “Hunger Action Month.” Hunger Action Month is a nationwide initiative led by Feeding America, which estimates that nearly forty-one million Americans, including nearly 13 million children, are at risk for going hungry. This year’s campaign is […]
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2017 CONTACT: Justin Rumenapp Marketing and Communications Coordinator justin@glfoodbank.org (517) 853-7818 Lansing Breweries Join the Fight against Hunger throughout September LANSING, Mich. – Several Lansing area breweries are participating in the statewide “Hops Against Hunger” campaign to provide hunger relief to those in need. Hops Against Hunger […]
Every September, food banks, food pantries, shelters and community kitchens work together to raise awareness of how hunger affects the community. Unfortunately, hunger is an issue facing far too many of our friends and neighbors. The are many reasons why a family might be struggling with hunger: Layoffs; medical expenses and prescriptions; surprise auto or […]
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Justin Rumenapp Marketing and Communications Coordinator Greater Lansing Food Bank 517.853.7818 || justin@glfoodbank.org September 9, 2016 New Campaign from Greater Lansing Food Bank Puts Spotlight on Hunger LANSING, Mich. – Greater Lansing Food Bank launched a new hunger awareness campaign this week, “On an Empty Stomach I Can’t.” […]
