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Good nutrition changes lives. 

Eleven years ago, Kids’ Food Basket launched in Muskegon County, investing in the health, education and nutrition of children through the nourishment of evening meals called Sack Suppers. Together, we’ve grown to ensure that over 1,800 nutritious meals make it into the hands of Muskegon kids each weekday.

And yet, there is more work to be done. We are only serving 11% percent of the need in Muskegon County.

Over 16,000 children in Muskegon County live at or near the poverty rate. Almost two-thirds of the total student population in Muskegon qualify for free and reduced-cost breakfast and lunch, the highest county in West Michigan. 

The urgency to scale our operations to meet this need has become undeniable. 

We are grateful to announce that our future permanent home will be located at 209 E. Apple Ave.

This expanded space, once renovated, will allow our programming to increase its capacity. Immediately, we will be able to add more schools to our service list, getting Sack Suppers to more children.

This impact will go beyond Sack Suppers. The new facility will:

  • Enhance our critical volunteer services.
  • Provide on-site nutrition education opportunities for kids.
  • Facilitate deep community connections.
  • Ensure long-term sustainability for our programming.

As a supporter and Kids’ Food Basket advocate, you have been a crucial part of our community. Every meal you’ve helped fund, prepare, pack and deliver ensures that our community’s future generations will help Muskegon go! 

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Secure success for more Muskegon kids!

The Feeding Our Future Campaign is seeking $2.7 million to ensure a future in which all children have access to the nourishment that fosters their lifelong health and limitless potential. 

Your investment will have an immediate impact on the lives of children in our community. By making a gift today, you help empower a future generation of healthy West Michigan children.

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Hear from our Muskegon community.

“The expansion is not about just providing a building to produce these Sack Suppers. This is livelihood. We have families and students that depend on these Sack Suppers and because they depend on Sack Suppers, we depend on Kids’ Food Basket to help make our students successful the next day.”
Okeelah McBridePrincipal, Bunker Elementary School
"As a reflection of the values of the Community Foundation, creating hope and opportunity for Muskegon County youth is a top priority. Food insecurity can lead to educational gaps and compromised health. Its impact can be felt in every community and disproportionately among communities of color. Providing this grant is directly aligned with our strategic goal of promoting prosperity for all."
Todd JacobsPresident/CEO, Community Foundation for Muskegon County
“This significant progress toward our fundraising goal speaks loudly to the dedicated, passionate community that has come together to insist that the health and wellbeing of Muskegon kids is not negotiable. We are endlessly grateful for this support and look forward to continuing the momentum as we move closer to making this critical expansion on the lakeshore a reality.”
Bridget Clark WhitneyPresident and Founding CEO, Kids' Food Basket
“As a school district, we can feed every child breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday, but we are unable to get our children dinner. KFB has filled that void for many of our Bunker (formerly Nelson) students for multiple years, yet still there is a drastic need for expansion of service. This campaign will grow their ability to serve more students and encompass the remaining elementary buildings in our district as they grow.”
Matt CortezSuperintendent, Muskegon Public Schools
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Thank you to the individuals and organizations who further our food equity work in Muskegon!

Muskegon Feeding Our Future Campaign Supporters

Honorary Cabinet Members

Matt Cortez

Laura Kelsey, MD

Andrew and Kimberly Sims

Honorary Cabinet Members

Gary Allore

Deb DeVoursney

Julie Donahue 

John Essex

Amy Heisser

Sonya Hernandez

Joan Majeski

Kay Olthoff

Allen and Mistelle Serio

Kim Van Kampen

Operational Cabinet

Sherry Becker

Alana Matayas-Brower

Claudia Bryant

Tamare Jackson-Gatewood

MaryAnn Winsemius Gereaux

Jason Pliml

Levi Pulver

Denise Sabo

Brent Warren

Patrice Watson

Endorsement Council

ADAC

Jim Fisher

Todd Folkert

LaKisha Harris

Hines Corporation

Jim and Barrie Loeks

Jim Nielson

Steve and Debbie Olsen

Quality Tool & Stamping

Verplank Trucking

Wesco Inc.

John and Kathy Workman