Food Bank Council of Michigan

10/12/2026

Happy National Farmers Day! 🌱

From tending the land to caring for livestock, farming takes hard work, patience and dedication. Today, we celebrate the people behind that work and the food we all depend on.

Here in Michigan, we’re proud of our farming and agricultural partners who help bring nutritious food to families facing hunger. These partnerships give us much to celebrate.

To farmers everywhere, thank you for all you do! 💚

10/08/2026

Behind every harvest are people whose hard work helps feed Michigan.

As National Farmers Day approaches, we’re celebrating the farmers who partner with the Food Bank Council of Michigan through the Michigan Agricultural Surplus System (MASS).

With funding from the State of Michigan, MASS creates an additional market for their products and helps food banks bring nutritious, Michigan-grown food to families facing hunger.

We’re grateful for the work they do and proud of what we accomplish together.

MASS: A win for farmers, families and food banks.

09/29/2026

Today is Hunger Action Day. 🧡

Throughout the month, FBCM’s seven member food banks and their local partners brought communities together to support families facing hunger. We’re grateful to everyone who found a way to play a part.

As Hunger Action Month comes to a close, the work continues. By volunteering, giving or speaking up, we can help build a food-secure Michigan together.
Feeding America West Michigan Greater Lansing Food Bank South Michigan Food Bank Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Food Gatherers Forgotten Harvest Gleaners Community Food Bank

09/16/2026

Feeding America West Michigan is putting volunteering front and center this Hunger Action Month with its Hunger Action Volunteer Challenge.

Volunteers can lend a hand in the Reclamation Department, help support Michigan families and even earn a special Hunger Action 2026 shirt.

09/15/2026

Greater Lansing Food Bank is bringing the community together for the 36th Annual Empty Bowls on Hunger Action Day, a longtime tradition supporting neighbors facing hunger throughout mid-Michigan.

Guests will share a meal and take home a handcrafted bowl made possible through the support of local artists and community partners.

Another great example of the many ways our member food banks and their partners are bringing communities together this September.

Get your tickets below.

🥣 Every bowl tells a story.

Join us for the 36th Annual Empty Bowls on Hunger Action Day and stand with the thousands of neighbors facing hunger in mid-Michigan. Together, we'll share a simple meal, celebrate community, and take meaningful action toward a future where no one has to wonder where their next meal will come from.

Every attendee will take home a handcrafted bowl, generously provided through the partnership of Clayworks and the Greater Lansing Potters' Guild.

🎟️ Tickets available now. Visit http://glfoodbank.org/emptybowls

09/14/2026

Food Gatherers and Kroger are making it easy for shoppers in Washtenaw County to give back this September by rounding up their purchase or adding a $1 or $3 donation at checkout.

Across our member network, food banks and community partners are finding meaningful ways to bring people together in support of neighbors facing hunger.

We’ll continue highlighting opportunities to get involved across Michigan throughout September, so follow along and find a way to play your part.

Ending hunger takes all of us. This September, stop by any Washtenaw County Kroger and support our food bank with a register roundup to the nearest dollar or donation of $1 or $3 at checkout. Every action helps build a bridge toward stability for neighbors in our community.

09/11/2026

Gleaners Community Food Bank and Kroger are giving shoppers across southeast Michigan an easy way to support neighbors facing hunger this September by rounding up at checkout or adding a $1 or $3 donation.

And they’re not alone. Across our member network, food banks and community partners are creating opportunities to give, volunteer, speak up and support neighbors facing hunger.

We’ll continue highlighting ways to get involved across Michigan throughout September, so follow along and find a way to play your part.

Ending hunger takes all of us. This September, stop by Kroger and support Gleaners with a register roundup to the nearest dollar or donation of $1 or $3 at checkout. 🥔

Every action helps build a bridge toward stability for neighbors in our community. 💚

09/10/2026

Forgotten Harvest is giving Metro Detroit plenty of ways to make a difference this Hunger Action Month, from donating and volunteering to advocating, sharing resources and even checking in on a neighbor.

They’ve put together 30 Days of Action to show that big or small, every effort adds up. And right now, donations can go even further with a matching gift from the Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo Foundation.

We’ll continue highlighting opportunities to get involved across Michigan throughout September, so follow along and find a way to play your part.

🧡 September is Hunger Action Month! 🧡

All month long, we're taking action against hunger, and we're inviting Metro Detroit to join us.
Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Share a resource. Waste a little less food. Check on a neighbor. Wear orange. Learn something new. Ask for help when you need it. VERY BIT HELPS.

Big actions matter. Small actions matter. They all add up.

Throughout September, we'll be sharing stories, resources, behind-the-scenes looks at food rescue, ways to stretch your grocery budget, opportunities to get involved, a few things just for fun.

Here are 30 Days of Action you can take right along with us 👉https://www.forgottenharvest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hunger-Action-Month-Calendar-2026.pdf

Ready?

Day 1 starts NOW.

Learn more about Hunger Action Month 👉 https://www.forgottenharvest.org/hungeractionmonth/
Double you donation with a match from the Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo Foundation 👉 https://www.forgottenharvest.org/donate/

09/09/2026

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and HAP CareSource are giving supporters an opportunity to make their generosity go even further this Hunger Action Month, with HAP CareSource matching the first $4,500 donated in September.

Across our member network, food banks and community partners are finding meaningful ways to bring people into the work of ending hunger.

We’ll continue highlighting opportunities to get involved across Michigan throughout September, so follow along and find a way to play your part.

We are THRILLED to announce that HAP CareSource is once again our "Hunger Action Partner" for Hunger Action Month!

Hunger Action Month, recognized every September, is a nationwide campaign to raise awareness and inspire action to end hunger in our communities.

To kick things off, HAP CareSource will be matching the first $4,500 donated during September—doubling your impact right from the start!

Be sure to check back with us all month long for updates, stories, and ways YOU can take action to fight hunger.

Donate today and make your gift go twice as far: https://www.fbem.org/donate/


Feeding America

09/08/2026

South Michigan Food Bank and its community partners are making it easy to support neighbors facing food insecurity this Hunger Action Month with several ways to give back through everyday shopping and dining.

And they’re not alone. Across our member network, food banks and partners throughout the state are creating opportunities to give, volunteer, speak up and support neighbors facing hunger.

We’ll continue to highlight ways to get involved across Michigan throughout September, so follow along and find a way to play your part.

This month, our community partners are making it easier than ever to support our neighbors facing food insecurity. 🧡

Fresh Thyme - At locations within our service-area, you can round up at checkout or purchase a $5, $10, or $15 bag filled with items that will be donated to South Michigan Food Bank.

IHOP - 1¢ from every pound of coffee sold within our service-area will be donated to South Michigan Food Bank.

Kroger - Support the Zero Hunger, Zero Waste campaign by rounding up your purchase at checkout. Donations made at Kroger's Jackson and Hillsdale locations will benefit SMFB.

Chick-Fil-A Battle Creek - Community Cares Day is on September 7th! A portion of all mobile and catering orders will be donated to SMFB and aid in the fight against hunger.

Together, we can turn everyday shopping and dining into meaningful action! Support the mission to end hunger this September!