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FOOD SAFETY NOTICE!

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Baked goods from Meijer in Mt. Pleasant may have been exposed to pathogens. View the WILX News 10 story for more details, and discard any baked goods from the Mt. Pleasant Meijer location. ALL GLFB AGENCIES SHOULD DISCARD BAKED GOODS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. More

Lansing Breweries Join the Fight against Hunger throughout September

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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 More

Hunger Action Month 2017

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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 More

Food Bank Announces Board Leadership for 2017-2018

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PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2017 CONTACT: Joe Wald Executive Director joe@glfoodbank.org Greater Lansing Food Bank Announces New Directors and Board Leadership for 2017-2018 LANSING, Mich – Greater Lansing Food Bank is pleased to announce that Camille Jensen of McLaren Greater Lansing and Kevin Zielke of AF Group have joined its Board More

PRESS RELEASE: Kroger Milk Drive

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PRESS RELEASE– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2017 Kroger Shoppers Support Michigan Families, Greater Lansing Food Bank during “Great American Milk Drive” LANSING, Mich. – Thanks to a partnership between United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Greater Lansing Food Bank, Kroger shoppers can support families in need. Shoppers can donate $1, $3 and $5 at More

Food Recall Alert: Hot Dogs

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Marathon Enterprises Inc. Recalls Hot Dog Products Due to Possible Extranous Material Contamination Check out the full details and brands affected at USDA’s website by clicking here.  A list of packages affected can be seen here (pdf).  More

Food Bank Client Story – Michael I.

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Meet Michael, a veteran and food bank client. He was there for us during his military service, and we want to make sure that no one who has served goes hungry. More

Letter Carriers, Community Come Together for Year’s Largest Food Drive

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MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2017 CONTACT: Justin Rumenapp justin@glfoodbank.org Office: 517.853.7818 Letter Carriers, Community Come Together for Year’s Largest Food Drive Letter carriers will be collecting non-perishable food for Mid-Michigan families on Saturday May 13, 2017. This is the region’s largest food drive of the year, and food will be donated More

Lansing State Journal Receives Food Bank Founders’ Award

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PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2017 Contact: Joe Wald, Executive Director Greater Lansing Food Bank joe@glfoodbank.org Lansing State Journal Receives Food Bank Founders’ Award Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) presented the Lansing State Journal with the 2nd Annual Founders’ Award during the 11th annual Empty Plate Dinner, held May 4th at the More

Garden Resource Center Opens for Growing Season

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MEDIA ADVISORY – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greater Lansing Food Bank Opens Garden Resource Center for Growing Season WHAT: Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) is opening its Garden Resource Center to the community for the spring growing season. The resource center offers seeds, tools and other resources to Lansing community members. GLFB has over 125 community More