Elisia Alonso

2 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) – The high price of groceries has many of us budgeting every dollar. That’s why a Battle Creek food pantry is stepping in to make sure families don’t have to choose between buying food and paying other important bills. The Kendall Street Pantry is overseen by FireKeepers Casino Hotel and is located on 175 South Kendall Street in Battle Creek. The pantry has worked to serve its community for years by providing both fresh and non-perishable food to anyone hungry.

2 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) – A large group of volunteers are working to create more affordable housing along the lakeshore. Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity recently began work on its 18th Women Build, teams made up by at least fifty percent women. The organization says that builds like these help bring women together to develop skills and raise awareness for the need for safe, affordable housing in Ottawa County.

3 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month and organizations are working to end the feeling of shame in our weakest moments. The Stomp Out Stigma 5K walk is happening Saturday May 17 starting at 8 a.m. in Grand Valley’s downtown campus, beginning in the Seward parking lot. Families and mental health advocates will come together to remember those who have died from suicide, while fundraising for programs to prevent more deaths.

3 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Thousands of native lives were honored nationwide on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day, May 5th. A special ceremony and march took place in Ah-Nab-Awen Park, where tribal citizens and supporters prayed and shared resources to prevent more cases from happening. Organizers say missing and murdered Indigenous cases of women and girls are disproportionately underreported, under-investigated, and often go unsolved nationwide.

3 weeks ago | woodtv.com | Elisia Alonso

HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) – If you’re looking to clear some space in the kitchen, now is a great time to check your pantries. The US Postal Service is working to “Stamp” out Hunger and is picking up donations at a door near you. Gabe, Melissa, and Jason are here to share more about the food drive and what organizations these donations will support. This event supports the local food banks and pantries in the area, including Gateway Mission, Resilience, Community Action House, and Salvation Army.