The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated 40,000 pounds of food on Thursday to nine West Michigan food pantries, with distribution taking place at North Kent Connect, just north of Rockford.
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Nine West Michigan pantries receive 40,000 pounds of donated food
Volunteers loaded trucks and vans with food that was distributed to nine area food pantries as part of the church’s initiative to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by donating food to 250 communities in all 50 states.
Neil Buckwalter, president of the Grand Rapids Michigan Stake, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said the need in the community is clear.
“Clearly, the need is extensive, and with all that is going on, driving up prices, not only for food, but just daily living, people are experiencing more and more of a pinch in their purchasing power, and so any of this kind of support becomes a great help,” Buckwalter said.
Catholic Charities of West Michigan was among the organizations receiving food. Unlike traditional food pantries, Catholic Charities uses donated food to prepare cooked meals for those in need…