Michigan Business Beat | United Ways Launch First-Ever Statewide Summer Stock Up Food Drive

Jeffrey Mosher catches up with Mike Larson, President & CEO, Michigan Association of United Ways, Battle Creek, MI, to discuss the Statewide Summer Stock Up. Their discussion covers:The Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) and Kellogg Company, along with 24 local United Ways, just kicked off the first-ever “Summer Stock Up” food drive. Can you tell me about the food drive? · Every year, food pantries are fully stocked in the winter months thanks to generous holiday donations—but when summer comes, donations drop considerably and pantry shelves become sparse. What kind of impact does that have on local families? · I understand this program was inspired by the popular “Christmas in June” local food drive that was hosted annually by United Way of Southwest Michigan. Can you tell me about how the program grew to be statewide? · Where can listeners learn more about how their local United Way might be involved in the Summer Stock Up? · Addressing food insecurities is directly tied to the work of the Michigan Association of United Ways’ ALICE Project. What is the ALICE Project, and what has it showed us in recent years? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/