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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

Winter Food Drive – Jan. 28

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MEDIA ADVISORY January 26, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Justin Rumenapp Greater Lansing Food Bank (517) 853-7818 justin@glfoodbank.org Food Bank Holds Joint Food Drive With Whole Foods Market to Alleviate Winter Hunger What: Whole Foods Market East Lansing and Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) invite the community to participate in a joint food drive More

Training and Resources Offered To Area Gardeners

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January 18, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julie Lehman Garden Project Manager (517) 853-7809 gardenproject@glfoodbank.org Greater Lansing Food Bank Offers Training and Resources to Area Gardeners LANSING, Mich.– As part of its Garden Project, Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) is now registering individuals and groups throughout Mid-Michigan interested in starting and sustaining community gardens. More

India Cultural Society to Host “Feed the Hungry” Luncheon

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  India Cultural Society to Host “Feed the Hungry” Luncheon LANSING, Mich.– The India Cultural Society (ICS) is presenting a check to the Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) as part of its 2016 “Feed the Hungry” luncheon. Following a long standing tradition, ICS Board of Directors and members will be serving lunch at Cristo Rey More