South Michigan Food Bank

09/03/2026

This month, our community partners are making it easier than ever to support our neighbors facing food insecurity. 🧡

Fresh Thyme - At locations within our service-area, you can round up at checkout or purchase a $5, $10, or $15 bag filled with items that will be donated to South Michigan Food Bank.

IHOP - 1¢ from every pound of coffee sold within our service-area will be donated to South Michigan Food Bank.

Kroger - Support the Zero Hunger, Zero Waste campaign by rounding up your purchase at checkout. Donations made at Kroger's Jackson and Hillsdale locations will benefit SMFB.

Chick-Fil-A Battle Creek - Community Cares Day is on September 7th! A portion of all mobile and catering orders will be donated to SMFB and aid in the fight against hunger.

Together, we can turn everyday shopping and dining into meaningful action! Support the mission to end hunger this September!

09/02/2026

The Giving Pump is back!

For every gallon of fuel sold from the designated purple pump at 35 participating locations, a portion of purchases will be donated to SMFB, supporting our Backpack Program and the mission to end childhood hunger.

The Giving Pump will be available from now through October 31st. Thank you to Shell and Johnny's Markets for hosting this incredible program! 😊

09/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of Hunger Action Month!

This September, we're focused on improving the lives of our neighbors. When community members come together, incredible and meaningful change can be made.

At SMFB, we have a lot of ways to get involved in our mission to eliminate hunger. Check them out at: https://smfoodbank.org/get-involved/

08/31/2026

Thank you so much to W.K. Kellogg Co. and Post Consumer Brands for supporting South Michigan Food Bank and United Way of South Central Michigan through their Cereal Sale!

Their support will change countless lives in our community and provide nutrition to families facing food insecurity.

We had a blast volunteering and are grateful for the opportunity to be part of this amazing event!

08/28/2026

Thank you to Consumers Energy for their generous grant to aid in the expansion of food access across South Michigan!

The funds will go directly towards our Mobile Markets program to ensure everyone in our community has access to fresh, healthy foods.

Thank you, Consumers Energy, for your lovely partnership and support of our mission!

08/27/2026

Happy 7th anniversary to Alisha, our Office Manager!

Alisha is always there to lend a helping hand, support staff, and keep things running smoothly. Her kindness and positivity light up the office every day! SMFB wouldn't be the same without her!

Thanks for everything you do, Alisha! 💚

08/26/2026

Happy Be Kind to Humankind Week! There's no better way to spread kindness than to help others!

Thank you to all our volunteers, donors, and community partners for supporting our neighbors facing food insecurity.

You can spread kindness by donating our volunteering to make a difference in our community!

Donate today at: https://smfoodbank.org/donate/
Or sign up to volunteer at: https://smfoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer/

08/25/2026

Our Jackson County Mobile Market will take place on Thursday, August 27th, and the Kalamazoo Mobile Market will be on Friday, August 28th!

We will have green beans, eggplant, sweet corn, bell peppers, meal kits, and more available to take home!

For times and locations, or to view information for the upcoming Mobile Markets in your county, please visit: https://smfoodbank.org/programs/mobile-market/

08/25/2026

We're looking forward to partnering with Post Consumer Brands, WK Kellogg Co, and United Way of South Central Michigan for the Cereal Sale tomorrow to make a difference in our community!

PLEASE SEE BELOW TO VIEW WHAT CEREALS WILL BE AVAILABLE!

It's BACK🤩 Join us August 26 in Battle Creek, where Post Consumer Brands and WK Kellogg Co are teaming up for a Cereal Sale benefitting UWSCMI and South Michigan Food Bank! 🥣

The sale is 4-6 pm at Full Blast Recreation Center. Cereal is $2 a box, with no limit while supplies last. Don’t miss it! Learn more at https://unitedforscmi.org/cereal-sale/

08/24/2026

SMFB is teaming up with our agency partner, Twelve Baskets, for a produce popup tomorrow in Portage!

We will have fresh produce and other a la carte items available to take home. Please refer to the flyer for the time and address.