News Summary
The Grand Rapids Griffins have partnered with Comerica Bank to host a community food drive aimed at combatting food insecurity in West Michigan. Running from September 22 to November 1, the initiative supports Kids’ Food Basket by collecting non-perishable food items. Donors will receive a ticket voucher for every five items donated. This marks the third year of collaboration aimed at addressing childhood hunger, which affects over 41,000 children in the area.
Grand Rapids – The Grand Rapids Griffins have joined forces with Comerica Bank to combat food insecurity in West Michigan through a community food drive. This initiative began on September 22 and will continue until November 1, 2023, with the aim of supporting Kids’ Food Basket (KFB), a local organization dedicated to addressing childhood hunger.
During the food drive, the public is encouraged to donate specific food items at various Comerica banking centers across the region. Accepted items include any brand of fruit cups or pouches, pretzels, pudding cups, cheese crackers, meat sticks, and Cheerios. Donors are urged to avoid contributing canned goods or items that require heating for preparation, as these are not suitable for the initiative.
As an incentive to encourage participation, for every five items donated, supporters will receive a ticket voucher for a future Griffins game. This offers a tangible reward for helping to alleviate food insecurity among local children.
The food drive is taking place at eleven Comerica banking centers located in seven West Michigan communities, which include:
- Grand Rapids
- Grandville
- Kentwood
- Muskegon
- Muskegon Heights
- North Muskegon
- Norton Shores
This marks the third consecutive year that Comerica and the Grand Rapids Griffins have collaborated to support Kids’ Food Basket. The final tally of food donations collected during the drive will be announced on November 2 at 4 p.m. at Van Andel Arena, highlighting the community’s commitment to addressing this critical issue.
Kids’ Food Basket’s mission focuses on reducing childhood hunger while empowering families in need through its various programs. Currently, over 1.42 million people in Michigan are food insecure, which includes more than 41,000 children under 18 facing food insecurity in select West Michigan counties. The organization serves approximately 11,000 meals daily across its operations in four counties, demonstrating the ongoing need for community support.
This collaboration between the Grand Rapids Griffins and Comerica Bank emphasizes the power of teamwork and community dedication to uplift vulnerable populations and make a positive impact against child hunger in West Michigan. As families continue to face food insecurity challenges, initiatives like the food drive provide essential support and resources to those in need.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Food Insecurity
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