The Michigan Association of United Ways Finds Low Wages, Reduced Work Hours and Depleted Savings among Challenges for Michigan’s Working Families Brighton, Mich. – On March 20th, Livingston County United Way joined the Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) in releasing a study on the condition of Michigan’s working families, which it has dubbed ALICE […]
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What is the difference between a food bank and food pantry? We are so glad you asked! A food bank is a non-profit organization that stores and delivers large amounts of food to local food programs. Donations from local neighbors, retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants help keep the food banks stocked. Drivers are then hired […]
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The holiday season is over, but the fight against hunger is a year-round battle. One in 5 children in the United States struggle with food insecurity every day of the year, and we all need to do what we can to help keep the shelves stocked at our local food banks/pantries. Here are three food drive theme ideas to help get you started.
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When we think about the issue of hunger, we often imagine an urban setting. But the truth is that hunger is common, and sometimes even more so, in rural areas or small towns – including some of the very communities where many of America’s crops are grown. In fact, three-quarters of the counties in the […]
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Join us for a free community dinner every Sunday evening. Download more information and additional meals here!
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Click here to download the entire report! What is “food insecurity”? A person who is food insecure struggles at times to put enough nutritious food on the table. A family runs out of food days or weeks before there will be any money to buy more. Parents may skip meals or eat less than is nutritionally required, […]
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Click here to download the entire Livingston County Holiday Food & Gift Programs list
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If you are concerned that a student in your child’s class may be struggling with hunger, remember, it is important not to single them out or embarrass them in front of other students or teachers. We recommend expressing your concern to the school’s guidance counselor who can help connect them with the help they need.
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