food banks

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…