Greater Lansing Food Bank (@glfoodbank) 's Twitter Profile
Greater Lansing Food Bank

@glfoodbank

Working toward a hunger-free mid-Michigan since 1981, one meal at a time. Proud partner food bank of @FeedingAmerica.

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TODAY'S THE DAY! The 16th annual Empty Plate dinner is this evening. We would like to thank our Title Sponsors, Delta Dental and Jackson. It's not too late to purchase your tickets for today's event! greaterlansingfoodbank.org/give/events/em…

TODAY'S THE DAY! The 16th annual Empty Plate dinner is this evening. We would like to thank our Title Sponsors, Delta Dental and Jackson.  

It's not too late to purchase your tickets for today's event! greaterlansingfoodbank.org/give/events/em…
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HAPPENING NOW: Tune in for the 2024 #StampOutHunger National Kick-off event as we celebrate the final countdown to this year’s food drive. Don’t forget to leave your donation of food by your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up this Saturday! nalc.org/live

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The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger® food drive is TOMORROW! To participate, simply place a bag of nonperishable food donations near your mailbox tomorrow morning and your letter carrier will do the rest. Together, we are feeding mid-Michigan!

The National Association of Letter Carriers <a href="/StampOutHunger/">Stamp Out Hunger®</a> food drive is TOMORROW! To participate, simply place a bag of nonperishable food donations near your mailbox tomorrow morning and your letter carrier will do the rest.

Together, we are feeding mid-Michigan!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Stamp Out Hunger® food drive on Saturday! Read more about this drive, hosted annually by the National Association of Letter Carriers, and about the Kozan family's tradition of teamwork from WILX News 10: wilx.com/2024/05/11/its…

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A big thank you to JacksonNational for coming out yesterday to celebrate the retirement of their CFO, Marcia Wadsten! Thank you for your constant dedication to helping feed our mid-Michigan neighbors.

A big thank you to <a href="/JacksonNational/">JacksonNational</a> for coming out yesterday to celebrate the retirement of their CFO, Marcia Wadsten! Thank you for your constant dedication to helping feed our mid-Michigan neighbors.
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At more than 20 percent, Clare County has the highest rate of food insecurity of any county in Michigan. In 2023, volunteers with GLFB partner organization Clare County Food served nearly 5,000 households. Read more about their work on our website: greaterlansingfoodbank.org/celebrating-th…

At more than 20 percent, Clare County has the highest rate of food insecurity of any county in Michigan. In 2023, volunteers with GLFB partner organization Clare County Food served nearly 5,000 households. Read more about their work on our website: greaterlansingfoodbank.org/celebrating-th…
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Recently, Feeding America published its 2024 Map the Meal Gap study, providing an updated picture of the state of food insecurity across the nation. There are many ways to join in GLFB's continued fight against food insecurity. Learn more at greaterlansingfoodbank.org

Recently, <a href="/feedingamerica/">Feeding America</a> published its 2024 Map the Meal Gap study, providing an updated picture of the state of food insecurity across the nation. There are many ways to join in GLFB's continued fight against food insecurity. Learn more at greaterlansingfoodbank.org
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Meet our Volunteer of the Month, John Fricke! John began volunteering at GLFB shortly after the opening of the Bath building in 2021. He enjoys volunteering for many reasons, including meeting new people, & says his fellow volunteers & the GLFB team are all friendly & helpful.

Meet our Volunteer of the Month, John Fricke! John began volunteering at GLFB shortly after the opening of the Bath building in 2021. He enjoys volunteering for many reasons, including meeting new people, &amp; says his fellow volunteers &amp; the GLFB team are all friendly &amp; helpful.
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After the devastating loss of their son, Arek, in 2021, Matt & Tamah Gustafson began hosting a vegetable stand to honor the memory of the stand he started at their Mason home & donate all proceeds to support GLFB's Weekend Kits program. Read the story: greaterlansingfoodbank.org/honoring-arek-…

After the devastating loss of their son, Arek, in 2021, Matt &amp; Tamah Gustafson began hosting a vegetable stand to honor the memory of the stand he started at their Mason home &amp; donate all proceeds to support GLFB's Weekend Kits program. Read the story: greaterlansingfoodbank.org/honoring-arek-…
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The next Drive-Thru Mobile Food Distribution event, in partnership with the @GLFoodBank1, will take place this Saturday, June 15. Registration begins at 7am. The event is from 9-11am or until food runs out.

The next Drive-Thru Mobile Food Distribution event, in partnership with the @GLFoodBank1, will take place this Saturday, June 15.

Registration begins at 7am.

The event is from 9-11am or until food runs out.
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Interested in joining the GLFB team? We are hiring! For more information on our current job openings, please visit the link below. greaterlansingfoodbank.org/about-glfb/car…

Interested in joining the GLFB team? We are hiring!

For more information on our current job openings, please visit the link below.
greaterlansingfoodbank.org/about-glfb/car…
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Meet June's volunteers of the month: Karen and Glenn Asiala. They have been volunteering with GLFB for more than 40 years! Thank you, Karen and Glenn, for all you do for our mid-Michigan neighbors. Read more: greaterlansingfoodbank.org/volunteer/volu…

Meet June's volunteers of the month: Karen and Glenn Asiala. They have been volunteering with GLFB for more than 40 years! Thank you, Karen and Glenn, for all you do for our mid-Michigan neighbors. Read more: greaterlansingfoodbank.org/volunteer/volu…
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This August, join us as we partner with @Kroger for the Great Michigan Milk Drive! Every donation made at checkout at your local Kroger will stay local and help us, along with other partner food banks of Feeding America, provide fresh milk to neighbors in mid-Michigan.

This August, join us as we partner with @Kroger for the Great Michigan Milk Drive! 

Every donation made at checkout at your local Kroger will stay local and help us, along with other partner food banks of <a href="/FeedingAmerica/">Feeding America</a>, provide fresh milk to neighbors in mid-Michigan.
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Hunger Action Month begins on Sunday! Visit greaterlansingfoodbank.org/hungeractionmo… and follow us on social media to learn more about ways you can join the movement to end hunger.

Hunger Action Month begins on Sunday! Visit greaterlansingfoodbank.org/hungeractionmo… and follow us on social media to learn more about ways you can join the movement to end hunger.
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Did you know that 1 in 7 of our mid-Michigan neighbors is experiencing food insecurity? There’s plenty of food in America, yet millions of people still don’t have the food they need. Here in mid-Michigan, we have an opportunity — and a responsibility — to make a difference.

Did you know that 1 in 7 of our mid-Michigan neighbors is experiencing food insecurity? There’s plenty of food in America, yet millions of people still don’t have the food they need.

Here in mid-Michigan, we have an opportunity — and a responsibility — to make a difference.
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Everyone at GLFB has a unique role in the fight against hunger. This #HungerActionDay, we are celebrating making strides toward ending hunger in our community. How can you help? Visit our website to learn more about ways to give and volunteer with GLFB. greaterlansingfoodbank.org

Everyone at GLFB has a unique role in the fight against hunger. This #HungerActionDay, we are celebrating making strides toward ending hunger in our community. How can you help? Visit our website to learn more about ways to give and volunteer with GLFB. greaterlansingfoodbank.org
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From January to July 2024, 2,671 unique volunteers have completed 9,398 shifts with GLFB. Our volunteers are dedicated to fighting hunger in our mid-Michigan community and beyond because together, we can end hunger. Sign up for a shift on our website at greaterlansingfoodbank.org/volunteer.

From January to July 2024, 2,671 unique volunteers have completed 9,398 shifts with GLFB.

Our volunteers are dedicated to fighting hunger in our mid-Michigan community and beyond because together, we can end hunger. Sign up for a shift on our website at greaterlansingfoodbank.org/volunteer.
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Hosting a food or fund drive is a fun, hands-on way to involve your friends, family or coworkers in the fight to end hunger. They’re great for office charity drives, birthdays or tributes to a loved one. Learn more about hosting a food or fund drive: greaterlansingfoodbank.org/give/food/host…

Hosting a food or fund drive is a fun, hands-on way to involve your friends, family or coworkers in the fight to end hunger. They’re great for office charity drives, birthdays or tributes to a loved one. Learn more about hosting a food or fund drive: greaterlansingfoodbank.org/give/food/host…
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Today is Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving. You can join in on the celebration by making a donation to GLFB and helping neighbors who will come to us for nourishing food this holiday season. greaterlansingfoodbank.org/donate

Today is Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving. You can join in on the celebration by making a donation to GLFB and helping neighbors who will come to us for nourishing food this holiday season. greaterlansingfoodbank.org/donate