Monthly Archives: June 2009
Stretch That Dollar!
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… read more
“Help Keep ‘Em Covered” Diaper Drive
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… read more
When is helping really hurting?
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… read more
Poverty Simulation Offers Perspective on Living in Need
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!
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… read more
Food Stamp Outreach at the Unemployment Office a Success!
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… read more
Supermarket Sweep
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… read more
Under the skin, we are all the same
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… read more
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation!
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… read more



