CFI MI :: Service: Kids Food Basket (Grand Rapids) November 14, 2010

We need 16-18 volunteers on November 14th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. to help prepare sack suppers for school children through Kids Food Basket. This is a great family activity for older children. Please RSVP to Jessaca if you are interested in helping.

Kids Food Basket of Grand Rapids meets the needs of area children that would otherwise go without evening meals. The metro Grand Rapids area has a food hardship rate of 19.4%, ranking it 34th among the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the US (surpassing both Detroit and Chicago). Today, the KFB serves about 2,500 a day during the school year. There are currently 13 sites in the Grand Rapids area that are on the waiting list for assistance from this group.

Read more about Kids Food Basket.
Kids Food Basket Wishlist

We can increase our impact by donating food items from the wishlist below.

HIGH NEED: Cracker packs and granola bars

NON-FOOD ITEMS: Snack size zipper-lock sandwich bags; kid sized toothbrushes, brown/white paper lunch sacks 8 lb or extra large, plastic spoons, and napkins.

SNACK ITEMS: Peanut butter, individual fruit, pudding, or Jello cups, 100% fruit juice boxes, 100% Vitamin C dried fruit 9 oz. packs.

PERISHABLE ITEMS: Large quantities of bananas, yogurt, oranges, cheese sticks, dill pickle spears or bagels. Perishable items cannot be accepted in advance, please bring to the KFB site the day of the event. Monetary donations to purchase perishable items will also be accepted.
Donations can be brought to the CFI event at the Women's City Club Wed. Oct 27th, or to the CFI office (3777 44th Street) until November 12th. There is a donation box at the CFI office in the South Vestibule (facing 44th St.) that is accessible anytime.

Additional Details

The Service Committee is a program of CFI Michigan that is working to support CFI’s mission by translating humanist values into action for the common good of humanity. The Committee is working to provide opportunities for members to engage in community service and outreach throughout the year.

If you would like additional information about upcoming Service Committee projects or have questions - please contact Cindy Krieg: Email or call 616-698-2342.

Cost: A donation of your time and/or supplies (see above)

Contact: Jessaca Wan, [email protected], 616-648-5736
http://www.cfimichigan.org/events/event/service-foodbasket-111410/