Genesee County, Michigan – Genesee Health System (GHS) has awarded grants totaling $220,000 to twenty-two (22) local food pantries to support hunger relief efforts in Genesee County in collaboration with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (FBEM). The FBEM selected local food pantries, each receiving $10,000, that were prioritized based on their need to serve more people, having an established distribution center, and a demonstrated need to expand their hunger relief efforts.
Grants were awarded to the following food pantries:
• Lakeview Community Church
• St. John Church of Fenton
• Argentine Church of the Nazarene
• More Life Tabernacle
• Bethany UMC
• Richfield Church of the Nazarene
• Martus/Luna Food Pantry
• Eastside Compassionate Mission
• St. Luke’s
• Fairhaven SDA
• Montrose Food Bank
• Bethel UMC
• Christ the King Catholic Church
• Hillside General Baptist
• Greater Holy Temple
• Helping Individuals Succeed/Bristol Road Church of Christ
• New Creation COG
• Asbury UMC
• Flint City Church
• Flint First Wesleyan
• New Paths
• Odyssey House
“We know that many of Genesee County’s most vulnerable residents, some who are working through mental health and/or substance use disorders, sometimes show up at food pantries seeking help, especially during a time when access to food becomes limited,” said Danis Russell, CEO of Genesee Health System. “We have always worked closely with our community partners like the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to ensure that individuals have food and much needed essentials, in the hopes of reducing food hunger in Genesee County. Many of these food pantries have experienced a significant increase in need. These grants will allow them to expand that capacity for some of our most vulnerable residents.”
“Genesee Health System’s investment comes at a pivotal moment for our community, and we are deeply grateful for their partnership in strengthening Genesee County’s hunger-relief network. These $10,000 grants to twenty-two local food pantries will empower organizations already doing essential work to expand their reach, serve more neighbors, and build the capacity needed to meet increasing demand. Together, we are making sure families across Genesee County have reliable access to the nutritious food they need to thrive.” – Kara Ross, President and CEO, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
The grantees have various hours of operation, which can be reviewed on the Food Distribution Calendar.
About the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan: Serving local families in need since 1981, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan has grown to provide over 39 million pounds of food last year through a network of nearly 600 hunger relief partners in 22 counties. Our partners consist of local food pantries, soup kitchens, churches, schools and shelters who strive to feed more than 234,610 people who struggle with hunger throughout eastern Michigan. For more information, visit www.fbem.org.
Genesee Health System provides services and support for individuals in Genesee County with mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment, intellectual disabilities, and primary health care needs. Learn more or get help now at genhs.org.
The program is funded by Genesee County Community Mental Health Millage funds. Your tax dollars at work.
