GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – A whole bunch of group members placed on strolling sneakers Sunday to assist folks dealing with meals insecurity.
West Michigan Entry The 47th Annual Stroll for Good Meals was held at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids. Every participant may select to do a 5 km or one mile stroll.
Funds had been raised for eight nonprofit organizations working to make sure everybody has entry to wholesome, inexpensive meals. The organizations ranged from recent markets to small companies.
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“Meals insecurity is one among our largest issues, so we have to guarantee that if we’re going to discover options, our group is concerned and this occasion is consultant of that. And any of our group companions actually embody group members within the strategy of discovering options,” stated McKenzie VanPatten, co-executive director of development for Entry of West Michigan.
Funds will proceed to be raised till Could 15. To search out out how one can assist, get entangled or donate, go to the Entry of West Michigan web site or textual content WFGF to 44.321.
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