Food Bank campaign progresses amid high need in Battle Creek
The Food Bank of South Central Michigan reports 1.6 million pounds of food distributed in Calhoun County in 2014 with the year end drive continuing. About 20 000 residents are food insecure and 31 percent of meals go to children while 18 percent go to seniors. 70 percent of recipient households live below the poverty line. Cavinder stresses ongoing holiday generosity and directs donations to the Food Bank or its mailing address.
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Battle Creek
Food Bank
Food Bank of
South Central Michigan
Calhoun County
Holly Cavinder
Cavinder
Marshall district library hosts Celtic Keepin Thyme holiday concert
The Marshall District Library presents Keepin Thyme on December 9 from 7 to 8 pm. Four member group includes Gary Colles, Sylvia Colles, Amy Oeseburg, and Kate Van Allsburg performing holiday selections from France, Ireland, Scotland and Austria. Registration via Information Desk or 269 781 7821 ext 10. Light refreshments and CDs for sale.
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Marshall District
Gary Colles
Sylvia Colles
Cimer
Amy Oeseburg
Kate van Allsburg
France
Ireland
Scotland
Austria
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Feeding America
National Network of Food Banking
Food Bank Council of
Michigan
United Way
Foodbankofscm.org
Suzanne VanDen Brink-Webb
Mansion Street Women’s Health
Wright Medical Building
E. Mansion St
Marshall, MI
Marshall Area
Marshalimi.org