food banks

Senator Gary Peters on what’s needed to break the deadlock on Federal government funding. Then, a piece of 1980s-fabulous Michigan feminist history - we’re rolling with the Skate Witches. And our podcast series On Hand goes spooky - on the hunt for the Michigan Dogman.

SNAP benefits will not be distributed starting November 1 due to the federal government shutdown. Here are some ways you can help provide food assistance in your community.

Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents are losing access to SNAP food benefits amid the federal government shutdown. Here’s what the pause means for families, when payments might resume, and where to find help in the meantime.

Food banks across Michigan are being bit by federal funding and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cuts as the federal government shutdown continues.

First, the impact of the U.S. Department of Agriculture halting food deliveries to Michigan food banks. Then, the potentially negative impact of media messaging around loneliness. Plus, how COVID-19 changed grief and loss of family.

Increasing demands on food banks, tribal reaction to Line 5 tunnel plan, and Ride of Passage continues into the Midwest.

There’s less on the Thanksgiving table for many Michiganders this year. The ripple effects are affecting local food pantries.

Michigan families are getting squeezed by soaring grocery, housing, and fuel prices. But as food banks see a spike in demand, supply chain problems and the end of one-time emergency COVID aid is making it hard to meet the need.

Inflation is hitting Michigan families hard, especially on gas and food

COVID-19 is putting a strain on Michigan’s food banks.Feeding America-west Michigan serves food pantries and other agencies in 40 Michigan counties.In a…