Monthly Archives: June 2009

Stretch That Dollar!

By Shelly Helmus, on June 26, 2009 | Comments (0)
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

By Shelly Helmus, on June 24, 2009 | Comments (0)
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?

By Marcia Szumowski, on June 21, 2009 | Comments (0)
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

By Betsy Thompson, on June 16, 2009 | Comments (0)
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!

By Shelly Helmus, on June 16, 2009 | Comments (0)
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!

By Marsha DeHollander, on June 15, 2009 | Comments (1)
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

By Shelly Helmus, on June 10, 2009 | Comments (0)

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

By Marcia Szumowski, on June 8, 2009 | Comments (0)
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!

By Marsha DeHollander, on June 5, 2009 | Comments (0)
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