Food Relief https://www.wcmu.org/tags/food-relief Food Relief en-US Copyright Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:47:41 GMT Food banks are bracing for a surge in demand this holiday season, even as federal aid resumes https://www.wcmu.org/2025-11-19/food-banks-pantries-demand-holiday-season-snap Federal food assistance has started to flow again after the government reopened. But the charitable food system is planning for continued need through the end of the year. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:47:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-11-19/food-banks-pantries-demand-holiday-season-snap Anna Pope Southwest Michigan food pantry sees new faces after SNAP shutdown https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/southwest-michigan-food-pantry-sees-new-faces-after-snap-shutdown Volunteers at one food pantry said the increase in visitors has been "immense." Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:34:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/southwest-michigan-food-pantry-sees-new-faces-after-snap-shutdown Jessi Phillips, Michael Symonds Michigan’s Nessel and 22 other state attorneys general demand answers on SNAP funding lapse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-27/michigans-nessel-and-22-other-state-attorneys-general-demand-answers-on-snap-funding-lapse The state’s Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday morning that they had been instructed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to pause benefits for the month of November due to the ongoing federal shutdown. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:08:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-27/michigans-nessel-and-22-other-state-attorneys-general-demand-answers-on-snap-funding-lapse Katherine Dailey, Michigan Advance Michigan Map: Find a local food pantry near you https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-04/michigan-map-find-a-local-food-pantry-near-you Find local food pantries across central and northern Michigan and learn how rising costs are impacting consumers and the food banks serving communities in need. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:10:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-04/michigan-map-find-a-local-food-pantry-near-you Brianna Edgar Midland nonprofits battle increasing grocery costs, food insecurity https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-14/foodinsecurity061424 Hunger relief organizations report the growth of food insecurity in Midland community. Meanwhile, they are ready to offer help. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:49:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-14/foodinsecurity061424 Masha Smahliuk Food relief efforts underway for Alpena factory workers https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-27/community-food-support-efforts-underway-for-alpena-factory-workers A variety of food drives and community dinners have been popping up across Alpena county to support over 150 workers and their families after a wood panel factory shut down operations seemingly overnight. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:02:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-27/community-food-support-efforts-underway-for-alpena-factory-workers Scott Rechlin