LANSING, Mich — More Lansing families will have food on their tables this week thanks to new emergency funding from the city. Mayor Andy Schor announced that $10,000 from Lansing’s emergency fund will go toward providing meals for residents in need.
- Mayor Andy Schor announced $10,000 in emergency funding to provide meals for Lansing families in need.
- The first food distribution event took place at Tabernacle of David Church on West Holmes Road, serving hundreds of residents.
- Schor said the funds aim to help feed 200 additional families, as local food pantries have been running out of supplies quickly.
- Neighbors expressed gratitude, saying the effort brings hope amid uncertainty about the future of SNAP benefits.
WATCH: “Let’s feed Lansing”: Mayor Schor announces the city will allocate $10,000 for emergency food relief
The city’s first food distribution event took place Wednesday evening at Tabernacle of David Church on West Holmes Road, where hundreds of cars lined up in the parking lot — trunks open and ready to receive groceries.
Volunteers worked swiftly as the sun went down, calling out “Showtime!” as they began distributing boxes of food.
One Lansing resident, said she was grateful for the help during a time of uncertainty.
“Look at the big smiles on everybody’s face. Let’s feed Lansing and keep going. Everybody get out here and get this food!”…