Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

With Spring gearing up, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is looking forward to amping up our Backpack and Summer Feeding programs. These play a huge role in supporting young people through the weekends and summer days by providing over a MILLION meals a year between the two programs. You can help us step up our efforts by visiting participating locations and buying a boot print in support of March Against Hunger! Our child feeding programs run exclusively on generous community donations and grant awards, ensuring that your participation is put to great use. Want to give directly? Visit www.fbem.org/donate today! (Pictured are boot prints located at Leo’s Coney Island | E Court Street, Flint, MI)

In response to the declared state of emergency in Northern Michigan, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is mobilizing emergency food distributions to provide critical relief to affected communities. These distributions aim to support residents facing hardships due to the emergency conditions. “We understand the challenges that families are facing due to the ongoing emergency, and we are committed to ensuring access to nutritious food during this difficult time,” said Kara Ross, CEO & President of the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. “With the support of our community partners, we are working swiftly to provide essential resources to those in need.” Residents in need of food assistance are encouraged to attend the distribution nearest to them. No pre-registration is required, and food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan continues to work closely with local agencies, volunteers, and donors to provide immediate and ongoing support to communities in crisis. Those who wish to contribute to relief efforts can donate or volunteer by visiting https://lnkd.in/gY5AriuA or calling (810) 239-4441.

We are excited to announce the debut of our brand-new DEDICATED DONOR CLUB! As a member, your ongoing contributions provide the stable, reliable funding necessary to maintain and grow our hunger relief programs year-round. Benefits include: early access to events, fewer appeals, and exclusive updates! To join, visit https://lnkd.in/gwD4RfFa and pledge your recurring gift today!

Even though it's April 1st, we promise this is not a joke! We are thrilled to recognize Erica Rogers, Program Associate, as our March Employee of the Month! Erica’s dedication, kindness, and hard work make a lasting impact on both her team and the students at Cummings Great Expectations, where she has been providing nutritious meals with care. Her colleagues at Cummings consistently share glowing feedback about her contributions! As she transitions from her role as Culinary Site Associate to Program Associate, Erica has gone above and beyond—graciously sharing her knowledge, supporting her team, and embracing new challenges with enthusiasm. Her generosity, patience, and willingness to learn have been truly inspiring. Thank you, Erica, for your unwavering commitment and for making a difference every day! We are so grateful to have you on our team. Congratulations! Pictured: James Stefanski, Program Manager (left); Erica Rogers, Program Associate (middle); Amber Abbott, Program Coordinator (right).

Today is the last day! We know 22,070 people experience food insecurity in eastern Michigan. Here’s a chance to help. Donations made at our local Walmart + Sam's Club during the #fighthungersparkchange campaign stay right here in the community. Get involved today! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gx-pf6nn Feeding America

Our volunteer experience offers YOU a great opportunity to get involved, be active and is great for the entire family! In a two-hour shift, one person can sort enough food to feed more than 700 people - making every single person a critical partner to our mission! Want to make an impact on your community? Volunteer today with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan! Email Brooke Summers at bsummers@fbem.us or call (810) 396-0210

As the month ends, don’t forget to visit your local participating businesses and purchase a boot print! Running now until April 30th, you can donate to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and be featured within store windows. With your help, we can support our Backpack and Summer Feeding programs, which are essential in providing food for children in our community throughout the weekends and summer. These critical programs run on grant awards and donations alone, making your contribution critical to the success and wellbeing of the future generation. If you are unable to visit a participating location, you can give directly at FBEM.org/donate today!

Yesterday, we visited our good friends over at Harbor Impact Ministries for their Impact Day distribution event! From 9am to 6pm, volunteers manned various rooms dedicated to providing clothes, food, and other necessities - free of charge! Thank you to everyone who participated and thank you to Harbor Impact for their dedication to the community.

We are so proud to partner with Enterprise Mobility and their incredible Fill Your Tank Program, which is committed to providing $200 million+ in funding to local food banks and food programs through 2030! FBEM is honored to be one of the 670+ organizations benefiting from this initiative, and we’ve received $174,500 since 2017 to help us carry out our mission of serving the community. This kind of commitment makes a real difference. It’s funding that helps us provide essential support to families in need, keeping our community strong and resilient. Thank you, Enterprise Mobility, for believing in the power of community and for fueling positive change across the country. #FillYourTank #CommunityImpact #Partnership #FoodSecurity #FBEM #EnterpriseMobility #LocalSupport #StrongerTogether https://lnkd.in/efbgYT3r

Yesterday, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan hosted a town hall featuring Senator Elissa Slotkin and Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet. We'd like to thank everyone who came out to help make the event a success.