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Michelle Lantz Selected as New CEO of Greater Lansing Food Bank

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LANSING, MI, August 23, 2019 – Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) announced today that its board of directors has appointed Michelle Lantz as CEO, effective September 9, 2019. She succeeds Joe Wald, who retired from GLFB in June.   “I am honored to serve the organization as its next CEO,” commented Lantz. “The food bank More

GLFB Announces New Directors and Board Leadership for 2019-2020

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LANSING, MI – Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) is pleased to announce that Sue Snodgrass of Auto-Owners Insurance and Ken Klein of Northbrook Investment Management have joined its Board of Directors. Both individuals bring management expertise, community leadership and commitment to ending hunger to the GLFB team. GLFB Board Leadership for 2019-2020, effective July 1, More

Fox 47 News’ 3 Degree Guarantee

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FOX 47 News – WSYM is the only station with a Weather Guarantee. In May, Fox 47 News – WSYM chose Greater Lansing Food Bank as the nonprofit to benefit from the 3 Degree Guarantee! Extending that partnership through the end of this month, Meteorologist Brett Collar will predict the high temperature for the next day. If he’s More

Fight Hunger. Spark Change. 2019

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Hunger is closer than you think. 40 million people struggle with hunger in the United States. In Michigan, 1,414,700 people face hunger everyday – and of them, 356,930 are children. To raise awareness and combat the issue, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Feeding America and Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) are kicking off its sixth annual nationwide More

Gov. Shutdown Update

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(1-27-19) The government is currently “open,” and services should resume normal operations. (1-24-19) Greater Lansing Food Bank is working with our network of 140 pantries to ensure that enough food is available to the public. We haven’t seen spike in need yet, though the longer the shutdown lasts, the more likely we will need to More

Choose Hope, Not Hunger

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PRESS RELEASE Holiday Campaign Begins at Greater Lansing Food Bank, Helps Food Insecure Hunger is something too many Mid-Michigan residents face on a daily basis. Launched on November 5, 2018, Greater Lansing Food Bank’s “Choose Hope, Not Hunger” campaign will highlight the role of the community in fighting hunger. Those participating in the “Choose Hope, Not More

GREATER LANSING FOOD BANK RAISES AWARENESS OF FOOD INSECURITY DURING HUNGER ACTION MONTH

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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 More

Founding Member of GLFB C. Patrick Babcock has Passed

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We recently learned that founding member of Greater Lansing Food Bank C. Patrick Babcock has passed. He, along with the rest of our founders, did not hesitate to roll up his sleeves and create what became GLFB. In addition to his work at GLFB, his career included work for the State of Michigan and the More

Media Advisory – Community Garden Tours

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MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2018 CONTACT: Julie Lehman Garden Project Manager gardenproject@glfoodbank.org 517.853.7809 Greater Lansing Food Bank Invites Community to Tour Local Gardens WHAT: Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB)’s Garden Project invites Lansing residents to tour local community gardens. Community members can join walking, biking or bus tour groups to visit More

Three Point Hoops to Help the Hungry

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Three Point Hoops to Help the Hungry LANSING, Mich. – Abood Law Firm helped feed the hungry though their sponsorship of the “Beyond The Arc” campaign. For each three point shot made by a Spartan basketball player during a 2017-2018 Michigan State University regular season game, Abood Law Firm donated $25 to Greater Lansing Food More

India Cultural Society Recognized by GLFB for Philanthropic Giving

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PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Justin Rumenapp justin@glfoodbank.org 517.853.7818 May 7, 2018 India Cultural Society Recognized by Greater Lansing Food Bank for Philanthropic Giving Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) presented the India Cultural Society (ICS) of Lansing with the 3nd Annual Founders’ Award during the 12th Annual Empty Plate Dinner on May 3, More

New Kroger Initiative Fights Hunger and Food Waste

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MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Justin Rumenapp Marketing and Communications Coordinator justin@glfoodbank.org LANSING, Mich. – One of Greater Lansing Food Bank’s delivery trucks has a new look thanks to Kroger of Michigan and the Kroger Foundation. The truck’s new design was provided by Kroger’s Zero Hunger/Zero Waste initiative as part of an ongoing More