The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will continue to provide nutritious food by the truckload to Flint residents throughout June. MDHHS has provided the Flint mobile food pantries since February 2016 in partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Michigan, food pantry distributors […]
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service will continue to provide nutritious food by the truckload to Flint residents throughout May. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Michigan, food pantry distributors are taking extra precautions to keep customers and volunteers protected. Each site is requiring volunteers to wear gloves and masks, clean their hands […]
Nutritious food will be available for Flint residents through April with special precautions place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Michigan, food pantry distributors are taking extra precautions to keep customers and volunteers protected. Each site is requiring volunteers to wear gloves and masks, clean their hands with […]
It’s fall harvest time and some of season’s tastiest crops will be among the nutrious food available during mobile pantry hours set for October at locations throughout the city. Flint families may get nutritious food that can limit the effects of lead exposure, which are rich in calcium, vitamin C and iron. Food available in October will include […]
Flint’s “moving mini-market” is back and bigger than ever, according to organizers. Three help center locations – Bethel United Methodist Church, Asbury United Methodist Church and Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ –will add ground turkey and burger to the produce that’s available at all locations in April, according to the Food Bank […]
Participating Genesee County bowling alleys are offering a grand time this week. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Aug. 16 grandparents and their grandchildren can roll strikes together while supporting the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s Senior Box and Backpack programs. By donating $1 or three cans of food participants, ages 55 and older, […]
It’s not the ice cream truck, but it’s a moving mini-market filled with summer treats. Returning to local neighborhoods through August, the mobile food pantry will make its monthly rounds to distribute free, lead-mitigating groceries to residents, while supplies last. Produce including zucchini, cabbage, corn, green beans, kale, collard greens, watermelon, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and […]
Flint residents who need help due to the water crisis are encouraged to attend the Flint Water Recovery Resource Fair on Wednesday, July 25 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village, 4119 N. Saginaw St. Hosted by the City of Flint, the goal of the fair is to provide the community information […]
Health Alliance Plan (HAP) wants to help students get ready for the next school year. For some kids that means shots to prevent diseases such as measles, mumps and hepatitis. HAP is offering free and low-cost immunizations for school-aged children at its Summer Health and Fun Fair on Saturday, Aug. 4. The fair will run […]
Dominique Strong remembers growing up in a South Flint neighborhood where there were plenty of activities for youth. Living at the Howard Estates apartments across from Brennan Park, she and her friends frequented the Brennan Center, which held fun programs and events. But today the center is a seniors-only facility and the community has one […]