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Michigan food banks face $4.3M cut: How will they replace 2 million meals?

GRAND RAPIDS, MI —Food banks across Michigan are being squeezed after the U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled $4.3 million worth of emergency food — roughly 2 million...
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Feds cancel $4.3M worth of poultry, cheese, eggs to Michigan food banks

Originally posted on the Detroit Free Press By Nushrat Rahman Food banks across Michigan are bracing for food shortages this year after the federal government...
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Michigan food banks working to meet needs despite USDA funding freeze

Originally Posted on CBSNews.com By Elle Meyers A funding freeze at the United States Department of Agriculture and employee layoffs are being felt by food banks...
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Food Bank Concerns: How USDA Changes Affect Metro Detroit Families – Gleaners Food Bank Responds

Originally posted on fox2detroit.com Gleaners Community Food Bank spokesperson Kristin Sokul discusses how recent USDA food supply changes affect local hunger relief efforts. Learn about...
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Meal Planning to Save Time and Money

by Olivia Barrera – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Making a meal plan is a sure-fire way to save time and money. The steps and tips...
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Potential federal cuts to Michigan nonprofits have some fearing a ‘future-of-Michigan issue’

Originally posted on the Detroit News by Max Reinhart When President Donald Trump's administration nearly two months ago ordered a pause of federal grants, it...
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North Macomb libraries participating in Gleaners Food for Thought drive

Originally posted on the Voice News By Nicole Tuttle Local libraries will be providing nourishment for both the mind and body in March and April, when...
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Understanding Nutrition Facts Labels

By Emily Lesky – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Knowing what to eat and which groceries to purchase can be a daunting task. One way to...
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