Dripping through Drought

Finally! Warm weather has arrived in West Michigan. After a few nail-biter nights in late May, including some with frost in the lower areas of the farm, we have finally been able to plant the remaining cold-sensitive crops on both farms.   Knowing that hot air lifts a balloon off the ground, cold air will do […]

Deliver Sack Suppers

Deliver Sack Suppers Kids’ Food Basket provides thousands of healthy, ready-to-eat meals every weekday to West Michigan children in Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties. These meals ensure that students have dependable access to nutritious foods until they return to school.   Of the many volunteer opportunities available at KFB, one of the most critical duties […]

School is out…on the farm!

Hello everyone,  What a beautiful day! Farmer Jason here, and gorgeous days like this are just one of the reasons that May is such a special month on the farm. Things are greening up fast, and the bluebirds are busy at work feeding their young. On a good day, the mother can catch up to […]

Coloring 10,000 Smiles

Small acts of kindness add up to a huge impact. Whether it is packing a Sack Supper, planting a seed or decorating a bag, volunteers act every day with compassion and drive to make a difference in our collective community.  Irene knew about KFB through the way her cousin, Michelle, spoke passionately about her cherished […]