Greater Lansing Food Bank

There's still time to sponsor GLFB's 34th annual Empty Bowls event — and don’t miss this special offer! Now for $500, this sponsorship includes a social media tag on all GLFB’s social platforms, thanking you for your participation (Facebook, Linked In and Instagram), and ten (10) tickets to the Empty Bowls Event. Admission includes lunch and a decorative bowl. Learn more about Empty Bowls and sponsorship opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/g3ZFZpyQ

Don’t miss your chance to own a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowl! Our Potter’s Choice Online Auction is now live, featuring handcrafted bowls available for bidding until Friday, Nov. 1, at 3:00 p.m. Each unique bowl, whether used for dining or as a decorative piece, carries a deeper meaning — a reminder that even a simple meal can bring people together and create a lasting impact within our community. By participating in this auction, you’re not just placing a bid; you’re making a difference. Every bid supports neighbors facing food insecurity, helping us work toward a more nourished and connected community. View all available bowls and place your bids here: https://lnkd.in/gEibxG2N

Greater Lansing Food Bank, along with our fellow Feeding America partner food banks across the state, partnered with our friends at Kroger and United Dairy Industry of Michigan for the Great Michigan Milk Drive. For the entire month of August, every donation made at checkout at our mid-Michigan Kroger stores stayed local and helped us provide fresh milk to our neighbors. “At Kroger, we believe that everyone deserves access to fresh, nutritious food, regardless of their circumstances,” said Cam Barrett, corporate affairs manager at Kroger Co. Michigan. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d65NV4An

For mid-Michigan neighbors looking for ways to help:   Our fellow food bank in Asheville, NC was completely devastated by Hurricane Helene. And yet they, along with the Feeding America network, are already on the ground and pivoting towards relief efforts, collecting and distributing essential items to their neighbors who need it the most.   Learn more about how you can help below, and consider donating at FeedingAmerica.org/Helene

And that's a wrap on Hunger Action Month! Thank you for you participation throughout the month of September. It's inspiring to see our mid-Michigan community come together and show that every action matters in the fight against hunger. Hunger Action Month has come to a close, but our work is not done. As a community, we will continue to fight hunger together, making sure all neighbors throughout our seven-county service area have the food they need to thrive. Let us know below how you fight hunger during Hunger Action Month and beyond. 🧡

Today, on the last day of Hunger Action Month, there is no more perfect time to take action against hunger: Tickets for GLFB’s 34th annual Empty Bowls event are now on sale! Guests receive a handcrafted bowl and soup lunch to symbolize how even humble meals can have transformative impacts when shared alongside friends and neighbors. We are grateful to the culinary team at Edmund’s for hosting this event across their network of restaurants for nearly a decade! Thank you to the team for this year’s selection of delicious soups and for making the event possible. Whether you are looking to sponsor the event or simply join us for lunch and select your handcrafted bowl this year, purchase your tickets below and save the date for Empty Bowls on Friday, November 1, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! https://lnkd.in/g3ZFZpyQ

Meet September's Volunteer of the Month: Ralph Sims! Ralph (pictured second from left) has been volunteering with GLFB regularly on Fridays with his friend, Frank, for the last five years. Ralph and Frank drive to the food bank together and help pack boxes for the Tri-County Office of Aging that are distributed every Friday. "I love the feeling that I'm helping my neighbors and community," Sims said. "It's fun and there is definitely a need out there." Read Ralph's full story here: https://lnkd.in/gQJWJNkT Thank you, Ralph, for all you do for our mid-Michigan neighbors!

** FOX 47 NEWS ** Eaton County is set to become the first county in Michigan to have smart refrigerated food lockers! "The lockers provide increased access to food and are available 24/7." "More than 10 percent of Eaton County neighbors do not have enough food for their next few days. and for children, 15 percent don't. The hope is, the lockers will help change that." "It increases access to food for residents in our community, especially the most vulnerable residents in our community," Organizer Kalli Dempsey said, who is a co-executive director at the non-profit, EATON COMMUNITY HEALTH. Greater Lansing Food Bank Lori Pray Barbara Fulton https://lnkd.in/evxjjhfd

Did you know that just 5 pounds of food can provide more than 4 meals, and GLFB can turn every dollar you donate into 3 meals for neighbors experiencing food insecurity? Small actions, taken together, create a powerful impact to end hunger in our community. Hosting a food or fund drive is a fun, hands-on way to involve your friends, family or coworkers in the fight to end hunger. They’re great for office charity drives, birthdays or tributes to a loved one. Ask your employer about match opportunities and hosting your own office food drive! Visit the link below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gHnqP3jp

From January to July 2024, 2,671 unique volunteers have completed 9,398 shifts with GLFB. Our volunteers are dedicated to fighting hunger in our mid-Michigan community and beyond because together, we can end hunger. If you are interested in joining our incredible community of volunteers, sign up for a shift on our website at https://lnkd.in/dC3c6kRx.