Kids' Food Basket hosts nearly 170 volunteers daily in order to deliver a third meal, the Sack Supper, to more than 4,600 greater Grand Rapids kids per week day. We can't do this without your help. Spend less than 10 minutes of your time answering our Volunteer Services Survey to see your ideas turned into... Read more
Each winter on the first snow day of the year I revisit my thoughts on snow days as a child verse today. As a child it was an exciting adventure having a lazy morning watching cartoons with a delicious lunch. Then the fun really began when we went outside to build forts and make our own winter wonderland! As our drenched socks, mittens and hat lay in a pile by the side door,... Read more
Did you know that Kids' Food Basket will use about 330,000 pounds of donated food this year? This is an enormous amount of food and that is why we are asking you, our dedicated volunteers to help us reach this goal.
Each day in February we will be keeping tally of the food that is delivered to KFB by volunteers. You can get creative and host a food drive... Read more
Immediate opening for an Operations Coordinator at Kids' Food Basket. Download the job description.
KFB is seeking dynamic applicants that wish to work at a growing nonprofit organization. Applicants must have a passion for service to their community and willingness to attack childhood... Read more
As promised, here is the analysis of the social media campaign used to help win Grand Rapids-based... Read more
Mary K. Hoodhood, founder of Kids' Food Basket, has been nominated for the Rare Life Award by Eagle Rare. Eagle Rare has accepted stories of regular people who have lead rare lives. Mary K. Hoodhood's story has been... Read more
Tis' the Season for Giving
In lieu of holiday gifts, you can provide an evening meal "Sack Supper" for the children in Grand Rapids who may otherwise eat lunch as the last meal of the day. Kids' Food Basket custom designed holiday cards are now available for purchase. Give the... Read more
Mary K. Hoodhood, founder of Kids' Food Basket, has been selected as a finalist for the 2011 Governor's Service Awards. This is a huge honor where the Governor acknowledges the contribution made by Michigan volunteers. Governor Rick Snyder will be honoring the finalists during an awards ceremony entitled,... Read more
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