Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

Established in 1981, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is a nonprofit organization that serves as a common solicitor, storehouse, and distributor of food throughout 22 eastern Michigan counties. Working with a network of more than 700 hunger relief partners, the organization distributes tens of millions of pounds of food annually, with a focus on providing nutritious items including fresh produce, dairy, and meat. The Food Bank operates specialized programs including a production kitchen serving nearly 900,000 meals annually, school pantry and backpack programs for children, and senior food boxes, demonstrating its deep commitment to addressing food insecurity across diverse populations in the region.