Celebrating Achievements

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan continues to be a vital lifeline for families across our region, ensuring that children, parents, and seniors facing hunger have access to nutritious meals and critical support. Serving thousands each year, the Food Bank’s mission goes far beyond food; it represents compassion, stability, and hope for households in need.

That mission has now been strengthened with the award of $136,000 through the State of Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund, secured in partnership with GST Michigan Works! This investment will provide vital training opportunities for new and existing employees, enhancing skills in logistics, operations, safety, and leadership. By improving organizational efficiency and building staff capacity, the Food Bank will be able to expand its impact by reaching more children, supporting more families, and ensuring food security for communities across Michigan.

“We are incredibly grateful to GST Michigan Works! for their thoughtful investment in our team,” said Kara Ross, President and CEO of the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. “By supporting training and professional development, this grant helps us improve operations across the board, ultimately enhancing our ability to feed more families and serve our communities with compassion and excellence.”

For GST Michigan Works!, this partnership reflects a continued commitment to aligning resources with purpose. By helping secure the Going PRO Talent Fund award, GST Michigan Works! is proud to stand with the Food Bank in building organizational strength and advancing its critical mission.