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Improving food deserts in Flint

Hoop house at Asbury Farms

PART B – Michigan Projects: United Methodist-affiliated ministries in Flint are actively working to restore community bonds and provide fresh food to families in this community, which has been hard hit by food insecurity. Continue Reading Improving food deserts in Flint

Improving food deserts

Hoop house at Asbury Farms

United Methodist-affiliated ministries in Flint are actively working to restore community bonds and provide fresh food to families in this community, which has been hard hit by food insecurity.

Tell your story at Advocacy Day

Mobile food distribution

Eaton Rapids: First UMC has become a trusted partner in feeding those facing food insecurity in their community. They aren’t the only ones. United Methodist churches across Michigan have similar… Continue Reading Tell your story at Advocacy Day

The power of storytelling

United Methodists speaking with a state representative

On March 18 at Advocacy Day, United Methodists have a chance to help reframe the narrative around food insecurity by advocating for their neighbors, who are worthy of investment.

Michigan UMs combat food insecurity

Food pantry volunteers holding groceries

PART B – Michigan Projects: The holiday season is here, and with grocery costs continuing to rise, Michigan United Methodists are standing in the gap with neighbors in need, some with UMCOR grants. Continue Reading Michigan UMs combat food insecurity

Leaders explain mission is a two-way street

Paul Webster introducing Temba Nkomozepi

STEP 5: United Methodist missionary Temba Nkomozepi recently sat down with Rev. Alex Plum to talk about the work at Mujila Falls in Zambia and how he views mission as bidirectional. Continue Reading Leaders explain mission is a two-way street

Providing neighbors fresh food

Fresh food

US-2 Marie Rittenberry arrived in Grand Rapids, MI in August 2021. She is on staff at Fresh Market, a ministry of United Methodist Community House meeting food needs of neighbors.

Ways to take action for hungry children

Feeding hungry children

Volunteering with a feeding program, hosting a Food Truck Party VBS, using Bake with Bible curriculum. Just some of the many ways to raise awareness and feed Michigan’s hungry kids.

Help share the Lord’s harvest

Youth harvest for SOS

Leaving part of the harvest for God’s people dates back thousands of years. Today, the Society of St. Andrew continues that biblical practice.

September is Hunger Awareness Month

Fighting hunger in Stony Creek

A new Child Hunger Working Group of The Michigan Conference encourages United Methodist churches to learn, act, and advocate for the feeding of hungry children and families across the state.