Our Supporters
Our food bank is able to operate effectively thanks to the generosity of community supporters like grantors, corporations, foundations and food donors.
The food bank’s work would not be possible without organizations in our community stepping up to demonstrate their care for those in need locally. Every organization investing in our mission helps us ensure that all people in our service area have access to the nourishing food they
need to thrive.
If you’re interested in learning more about how your company can join the fight against hunger, check out the information below or contact our Development Team at Development@FeedWM.org to get started!
Cargill
Morrison Industrial Equipment
Herbruck's Poultry Ranch
The Mitten Brewing Company and Mitten Foundation
Joining forces with the food bank helps attract talent, boost employee morale and improve employee retention through teambuilding and leadership development opportunities!
Learn more about becoming a corporate supporter of the food bank
Impact Partners
These partners offer support to provide 180,000+ meals to neighbors in need.
Sustain Partners
These partners offer support to provide 90,000+ meals to neighbors in need.
Ignite Partners
These partners offer support to provide 45,000+ meals to neighbors in need.
Supporters
These partners offer support to provide 22,500+ meals to neighbors in need.
Creative Dining Services
H.S. Die & Engineering
Mercantile
Wensco
Farm Bureau
JP Dermody
North Pier Brewing
Grand Rapids Foam Technologies
Labatt USA Operating, LLC
Royal Technologies
Corporate Opportunities
There are many ways you can join the fight to end hunger in our community:
Virtual Food Drives
Did you know that the food bank is able to stretch a dollar much further than if someone were to spend the same amount at a store? Consider taking part in a virtual food drive to expand your impact!
Volunteer
As a food bank, food rescue is our foundation. In order to eliminate food waste and provide our neighbors with safe, nourishing food, we rely on the help of volunteers.
Sponsor an Event
Include a fundraiser for the food bank at your next gathering! Encourage your coworkers to give back, whether it be through a golf outing, competition or other special event.
Advocate
As a part of our community, we know you care about your neighbors in need of food. Share the importance of the work to end hunger with those in
your organization!
Gifts in Kind
You can support us through gifts and services, for example trucks, equipment, expertise.
Donate
Every $10 donated to the food bank provides 150 meals’ worth of food. Your money will stay local and help those in need right in
your community.
Boost Your Societal Impact
Showcase your value for the community in which you operate by joining a network of good, and help support hunger-relief programs across the state. Plus, earn trust through partnering with a 4-star charity!
Mission Support
It costs over $9.7 million annually to operate the food bank
Mobile Food Pantries
Our Mobile Pantry program costs $2,321,100 to run annually
Transportation Costs
It costs nearly $2 million to drive over 509,000 miles each year
United Way is an international organization that envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives. They work to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.
Feeding America West Michigan is supported by:
The United Way of Southwest Michigan, which funds our our operations for the benefit of our Southwest Michigan agencies in Berrien and Cass counties.
The United Way of Marquette County, which supports food distribution in Marquette County.
