More than 38,000 children in Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties experience food insecurity.*
Orange is the color that represents childhood hunger awareness.
During the month of March, Go Orange with Kids’ Food Basket to raise awareness about childhood hunger and provide healthy, nourishing meals to our community.
Go Orange with a Donation
Your generosity ensures West Michigan’s next generation has access to good food, good health and a good future. Support consistent nutrition for more kids with a gift of any size!
Go Orange by Donating
Wish List items
Help us collect non-perishable items that we use and kids love! Each Sack Supper includes fruits, vegetables, proteins and a variety of healthy snacks. Providing high quality nutrition to thousands of children each weekday takes a lot of support! Off-brands are more than welcome. Drop off your donation at any KFB location during hours of operation.
Go Orange with Community Events
We have teamed up with some of our favorite West Michigan businesses to bring you a monthlong schedule of opportunities that directly support our mission to nourish kids to reach their full potential.
Go Orange Challenge with Community Champions
Businesses, schools, faith communities and organizations across West Michigan compete in this friendly monthlong challenge. Earn points by participating in activities that make an immediate impact in addressing food insecurity in our community, like hosting an off-site Supper Pack project.
Go Orange with KFB Learn
- Make the Go Orange recipe with your family, friends or on your own! The Glazed Carrots recipe below is kid-tested and parent-approved!
- Explore our favorite children’s books that discuss the importance of healthy eating, sustainability and community. You can even read along with us!
- Use the KFB Go Orange bookmark to make sure you don’t lose your page when reading.
- Celebrate National Reading Month and National Nutrition Month by reading Eat Your Superpowers!: How Colorful Foods Keep You Healthy!
More Ways to Go Orange
- Sign up to volunteer at any of our three KFB locations! We welcome volunteers of all abilities and children as young as 5 years old.
- Purchase Go Orange merchandise to wear during March or all year!
- Show us how you #KFBGoOrange by posting on social media! Tag @kidsfoodbasket on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
*Source: 2022 Kids Count data from The Annie E. Casey Foundation