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    Help fight hunger in Michigan

    While Michigan's farm families work hard year-round to help produce the world's most abundant supply of affordable, high-quality food, this fact remains: many of their fellow citizens continue to feel the pangs of hunger.

    Taking action, Michigan Farm Bureau works with the Food Bank Council of Michigan (FBCM) and the Michigan Agricultural Surplus System (MASS) to encourage Farm Bureau members to help fight hunger in Michigan.

    Harvest for All is a unique way for Michigan's first harvesters to finish the job by assisting FBCM in providing food to Michigan families in need.

    According to FBCM, hunger is a reality for nearly a million Michiganders, young and old, who never imagined they would be dependent on food banks, pantries, shelters and school lunch programs.

     

    How does it work? 

    1. Farm Bureau Members harvest surplus product and contact Michigan Agricultural Surplus System (MASS) 1-800-552-4483 to arrange pick-up or delivery.
    2. MASS will arrange for processing of raw product or will deliver directly to Michigan food banks for sorting.
    3. Once the food bank network receives the donated food, it is inspected, sorted and distributed to area agencies.
    4. Food bank agencies, such as soup kitchens, will receive the donated products and distribute to those in need.

    Please remember this program is a yearlong effort to stop hunger and doesn't end in the fall. 

    How can you help?

    1. Contact the Michigan Agricultural Surplus System (MASS) 1-800-552-4483 to donate surplus commodities to local food banks.
    2. Donate food and grocery products. Give needed items at community food drives or take the lead and organize your own. Contact your local food bank or food rescue organization to get started.
    3. Make a financial gift to get food to hungry people across our state by calling the Food Bank Council of Michigan at 1-800-552-4483 or by visiting the Food Bank Council of Michigan website. Just one dollar provides three meals to those in need.
    4. Volunteer in your local community. There are many ways to get involved from sorting groceries, to serving food, to lending professional skills. Your local food bank or food rescue organization can help find your service niche! Visit the Food Bank Council of Michigan website to locate your local food bank or food rescue organization.