GENESEE COUNTY, Mich — Genesee Health System has awarded $220,000 in grants to 22 local food pantries to support hunger relief efforts across Genesee County.
The initiative, done in partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (FBEM), provides each pantry with $10,000 to help expand there services.
According to the FBEM, the selected pantries were prioritized based on their need to serve more people, their existing distribution capabilities and their demonstrated need to expand hunger relief work.
“We know that many of Genesee County’s most vulnerable residents, some who are working through mental health and/or substance use disorders, sometimes show up at food pantries seeking help, especially during a time when access to food becomes limited,” said Danis Russell, CEO of Genesee Health System.
Grants were awarded to:
- Lakeview Community Church
- St. John Church of Fenton
- Argentine Church of the Nazarene
- More Life Tabernacle
- Bethany UMC
- Richfield Church of the Nazarene
- Martus/Luna Food Pantry
- Eastside Compassionate Mission
- St. Luke’s
- Fairhaven SDA
- Montrose Food Bank
- Bethel UMC
- Christ the King Catholic Church
- Hillside General Baptist
- Greater Holy Temple
- Helping Individuals Succeed/Bristol Road Church of Christ
- New Creation COG
- Asbury UMC
- Flint City Church
- Flint First Wesleyan
- New Paths
- Odyssey House
“Genesee Health System’s investment comes at a pivotal moment for our community, and we are deeply grateful for their partnership in strengthening Genesee County’s hunger-relief network,” said Kara Ross, President and CEO, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
The hours of operation for each pantry can be found here.