Monday, February 6, 2023
Since 1854 — News from Montcalm County and Ionia County, Michigan
With each frozen turkey that made its way into the Bread of Life food pantry Tuesday morning, pantry manager Suzanne Le Feve’s excitement grew.
In the past two weeks, demand at area pantries has grown and nearing the eve of Thanksgiving Day, Le Feve wasn’t necessarily sure if the pantry would be able to meet the demand for so many area families in need.
The United Way’s United to End Hunger Community Match to support local food pantries is starting soon.
Apex Clean Energy and Montcalm Wind will match up to $10,000 for a total of $20,000 to support local food pantries.
Every year, food pantries across Montcalm and Ionia counties are fully stocked in the winter months thanks to generous holiday donations, but when summer comes, donations drop considerably, and pantry shelves become sparse. This can leave low-income, hard-working families with limited options during this time of year.
