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Friday, May 03, 2013  Volunteers came from all over the state to help out.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The shelves at a local food bank are better stocked today thanks to some dedicated and caring young adults.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Flint residents are getting in the spirit of not only Easter but giving back to the community with Easter egg hunts and a hefty food giveaway for the needy.

Monday, December 03, 2012  With a donation of a non-perishable food item, customers are rewarded a free order of Chips and 3-Cheese Queso.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  The FireKeeper Casino in Battle Creek will donate 200 turkeys to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan as part of a statewide effort to bring holiday cheer to those in need.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  A Saginaw anti-hunger group expects to distribute its 20 millionth pound of food this month.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  With poverty on the rise, one woman is taking steps to get back into the workforce

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  The Food Bank Council of Michigan has received a grant for $700,000 from the Walmart Foundation Michigan State Giving Program.

Monday, November 30, 2009  Mid-Michigan Citizens Bank locations are accepting monetary donations in support of the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s annual holiday campaign.

Friday, November 27, 2009  Food pantries nationwide say they're seeing the greatest demand in years and much of it is coming from first-time visitors, many of whom are middle class

Thursday, September 24, 2009  A legislative conference committee has voted to cut a Michigan program that donates fruits and vegetables to the hungry.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009  Panera Bread in Grand Blanc and Fenton will be hosting an event today to launch its new coffee line and raise funds to support the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009  The Merkley-Elderly Charitable Trust presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to William Kerr, President of the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to sponsor 50 Genesee County senior citizens in the Senior Box Program.

Friday, December 19, 2008  Genesee Valley Gold & Silver, on Linden Road in Flint, will be holding a special food drive for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to help fight hunger in the community.

Monday, November 26, 2007  Flint Lawmaker Holds Annual Drive