KENTWOOD, Mich — Feeding America West Michigan is holding a grand opening for its new headquarters in Kentwood on Wednesday.
The nonprofit says the demand for food has increased by 18% over the past 12 months in its 40-county service area. A level of need unseen in their 43 years of service to the community.
Food insecurity rates in West Michigan
- Newaygo County: 16.2%
- Muskegon County: 14.1%
- Ionia County: 13.3%
- Kent County: 12.4%
- Allegan County: 12.1%
- Ottawa County: 10.9%
The new facility is on Shaffer Ave, just north of 32nd St SE and will allow for a 37% increase in the help they're able to give, expanding programs like Mobile Food Pantries and Gather 2 Grow.
The grand opening of their new facility is at 12:45 Wednesday.
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