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Eight local food banks and JustServe.org are joining forces to deliver 25,000 shelf-stable meals to combat hunger in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The donations, amounting to 14 tons of food, will be unloaded at a North Kent Connect warehouse, from where the food banks will then distribute 1-4 tons each. Over 30 community members are volunteering to help unload and distribute the food.
Local Food Banks and JustServe.org Tackle Hunger in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Thanks to the collaboration of eight local food banks and JustServe.org, hunger in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is expected to significantly decrease with the delivery of 25,000 shelf-stable meals. Neal D. Buckwalter, president of the Grand Rapids Michigan congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commended the dedication observed in the efforts to assist those in need.
Participating Local Food Pantries and Relief Groups
- North Kent Connect – Rockford
- Family Promise – Grand Rapids
- The Green Apple Pantry – Kentwood
- Flat River Outreach Ministries – Lowell
- United Church Outreach – Wyoming
- St. Mary’s Catholic Pantry – Grand Rapids
- North End Community Ministry – Grand Rapids
- The Other Way Ministry – Grand Rapids
Feed America reports that a single meal roughly amounts to 1.2 pounds of various foods. This initiative will result in an impressive 14 tons of food being delivered, as stated by the event organizers.
Community Involvement in the Hunger-Relief Effort
A total of 30 local residents have already volunteered to assist in unloading and distributing the meals. The food will be unloaded at a warehouse owned by North Kent Connect, where the different agencies will collect their allotted 1-4 tons of food. Those interested in volunteering for this event or future initiatives are urged to visit JustServe.org.
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