Michigan State University Kent County Extension publishes a newsletter titled “Cents Ability” that gives tips and pointers on how to save and stretch your money. This newsletter includes facts and articles with information that might be useful to you! Click here to view the “Cents Ability” archives and find more information about resource and money [...]
Monthly Archives: June 2009
“Help Keep ‘Em Covered” Diaper Drive
June 24, 2009 – 2:00 pm
The Great Start Parent Coalition of Kent County is holding a Diaper Drive this summer called “Help Keep ‘Em Covered”. All of the collected diapers will be given to ACCESS Food Pantries to distribute to families in need. Diapers are a necessity for infants and toddlers and can be quite costly. They cannot be purchased [...]
When is helping really hurting?
June 21, 2009 – 4:26 pm
Sitting across the table from someone who is facing an eviction or utility shut-off, a natural first reaction would be to fix it, especially if there are children at home. As Christians, we all struggle with the challenge to see everyone as Jesus. We need to believe that Jesus is among us, that He walks beside [...]
Poverty Simulation Offers Perspective on Living in Need
June 16, 2009 – 2:15 pm
ACCESS recently had a Poverty Simulation at Wedgwood Christian Services. Check out the link and click on the video to the right to watch the footage. WZZM13 and ACCESS Poverty Simulation
Thank You for a Successful 13 Food for Families!
June 16, 2009 – 1:31 pm
Thanks to everyone who supported the ninth annual 13 Food for Families event. So far, we have collected over 305,000 pounds of greatly needed food supplies! The collected items will be distributed to pantries in the TV 13 viewing area in July. Special thanks to our partners: WZZM, Spartan Stores and Two Men and a [...]
Food Stamp Outreach at the Unemployment Office a Success!
June 15, 2009 – 11:31 am
ACCESS has expanded the Food Stamp Outreach program to the Unemployment Office. Recognizing the need to bring this important resource to people who may not be aware they are eligible, we are piloting our outreach two mornings a week at the Problem Resolution Center on Plainfield. We are meeting many newly unemployed people who are [...]
Supermarket Sweep
June 10, 2009 – 12:04 pm
ACCESS enjoyed a fierce but friendly competition with WZZM TV and Regent Broadcasting this week at the Family Fare store on Lake Michigan Drive. Teams competed to find the most items for their carts within a five minute time frame. The WLHT team took the top prize, beating out two ACCESS teams by one item! [...]
Under the skin, we are all the same
June 8, 2009 – 10:07 am
I am looking for blog ideas all the time. Several weeks ago, our minister made a comment that I have been tossing around in my head, trying to find a way put this message in a blog. Today, another sermon, by a guest minister, gave me the connection I have been looking for. If you [...]
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation!
June 5, 2009 – 1:31 pm
June 8 – 15 is our annual 13 Food for Families summer food collection campaign. This year, it is more important than ever to reach our goal of 200,000 pounds of food for area pantries. Check our website for a list of most needed items and watch WZZM TV 13 for daily news stories about [...]