Food Bank of South Central Michigan

Black Friday. Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday. The evolution of the start of the holiday shopping season has taken on several different themes. In recent years, the non-profit sector has gotten in on the action with "Giving Tuesday"...

Have a pile of computers taking up space in your house? Maybe you have some other desktop electronics you have been concerned about - not wanting them to end up in a landfill. Or in the wrong hands. Saturday's Shred Day (October 15, 2016) at the Omni Community Credit Union branch on Capital Avenue south of Beckley Road in Battle Creek will not only provide a chance to shred unwanted documents with

A partnership established a few years ago in Battle Creek between The Food Bank of South Central Michigan and major partners like Denso has been a shot in the arm to feed Calhoun County's hungry residents. Saturday, October 8, the Food Bank will again partner with those sponsors for a "drive by" donation event at the Lakeview Family Fare store, 45 East Columbia near Capital Avenue in Bat

The idea guy behind the Fire Hub Restaurant in Battle Creek is being honored with a Volunteer of the Year Award by the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC). FireKeepers Casino Chef Michael McFarlen, Vice President of Food and Beverage, is being cited by the state commission for his work in the community...

Firekeeper's Casino Vice President of Food and Beverage Michael McFarlen had the idea for some time: Create a buzz-worthy eatery that serves a niche in the community while helping the Food Bank of South Central Michigan. He brought the idea to his bosses and, he tells WBCK, they approved it without hesitation...

When you ask Keith Williamson if this time of year is any more difficult or easy than others when it comes to feeding the hungry, he's quick with his response. "The entire year is challenging," he said. But, Williamson - executive director of the Food Bank of South Central Michigan - tells The Richard Piet Show a "Food Raiser Task Force" of community members is working to keep

September is "Spoontember" in these parts - an effort to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in the community. The Food Bank of South Central Michigan is a local partner in the national "Hunger Action Month" initiative. Like the Ice Bucket Challenges in recent years, hunger relief organizations hope the spoon-on-the-nose selfies will attract attention - and bring traction

As part of Townsquare Media's participation in the Partnership To End Hunger, members of our staff will wheel shopping carts along the Grand Cereal Parade route Friday evening.

The annual Summer Shuffle, hosted by McCullough Family Chiropractic, started out a little soggy as a heavy rain fell just as registrations began on Saturday morning.

It's a tradition in Battle Creek that benefits the Food Bank of South Central Michigan: The Supermarket Sweep!