In just six days, Lansing coffee lovers have donated more than 1,500 pounds of food to the Greater Lansing Food Bank in exchange for a free cup of coffee.
The donations come from a new initiative by Strange Matter Coffee, which offers free drinks at its Michigan Avenue and downtown Lansing locations to customers who bring in nonperishable food items or make a monetary donation.
The campaign launched on October 29 to support local families who experienced food insecurity during the recent lapse in SNAP food assistance benefits and will continue as many households work to recover…