Great Lakes Gatsby

Join Kids’ Food Basket in 1920s style! Get all spiffed up and join us for this swanky soiree supporting Kids’ Food Basket! This event includes food, craft cocktails, silent auction and live music. Themed attire is highly encouraged!​ Sponsorship No matter your organization’s size, you can help nourish West Michigan kids by attending Great Lakes Gatsby! […]

KFB Grow team

August Already?

Welcome everyone to another edition of our monthly farm blog. I am your host for this adventure, Farm Manager Jason Lundberg. August brings plenty of heat to the farm. Many favorite crops like potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and onions will begin to find their way into the baskets of daily volunteers. Hundreds of pounds of green […]

Off Site Sack Supper Packing

Off Site Sack Supper Packing For thousands of children in West Michigan, a Sack Supper (healthy evening meal) ensures they have increased access to healthy food each day! You can help us supply the contents of these meals by creating “Supper Packs” from the comfort of your own space.  Supper Packs account for the non-perishable […]

Graham Family "Buy Nothing" Yard Sale

The Smallest Acts Can Make the Biggest Difference: The Yard Sale for Good

Nine-year-old Elliott Graham is a bright, kind student who loves pun-filled jokes and math class. Like most kids his age, he is curious about the world and his place in it. His mother, Rita Kais Graham, had a passion for community, and as Elliott grew, it became apparent that he shared this passion. Elliott’s introduction […]

High Temps and High Yields

July is here, and what a month to be on the farm! Warm nights bring massive growth to most crops, with many household staples just at the cusp of readiness. Things like summer squash make their first appearance along with carrots, radishes, beets, green beans and cabbages. Favorites like cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers will also […]