Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes

Before I read over Kalamazoo's Loaves & Fishes' website, I only knew that they owned a giant warehouse that they kept food that was donated to them. That's about it. I've been to their warehouse once to drop off food donations from Western Michigan University's Bronco Marching Band in years prior but I've never investigated further. After reading over their website I'm excited to find out that not only are they helping " keep a hunger-free community since 1982" but they're also trying to educate the community on hunger issues in our community and in the world. 

    On their website they have information about hunger in the community, local events that are taking place involving food donations and legislation pertaining to hunger related issues being passed or talked about. They are probably the most involved organization I've seen in quite some time. It was also astonishing seeing that they distribute two million pounds of food every year, with 25% of that food being donated by community members. 

     I'm very excited to visit Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes with all our lovely classmates tomorrow. If you need a ride I'll be at Miller Circle at 9:30a.m! 



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6 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 4, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    I wish I knew more about this organization. I also wonder how they dealt with the recession.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 4, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    This is such a great organization... Its amazing to know that 25% of food was donated by community members!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 4, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    I'm excited to check it out tomorrow too, it should be interesting and fun!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 4, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    I'm really excited as well to visit tomorrow! I'm sure we will learn a lot.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 4, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    Today iIn PADM 4000, one of our class discussions was on Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes; and how they don't only serve the need but they advocate as well.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 4, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    It will be a good experience visiting a place that does so much for people in need.

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