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Hunger & Poverty ReliefAmerica's Second Harvest - The Nation's Food Bank Network - The Food Bank of SCM is a certified affiliate of A2H, which is located in Chicago. A2H is the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization, linking over 200 food banks across the country. Bread for the World - a group focused on international hunger relief efforts. Children's Defense Fund - advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring every child a healthy start in life. Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA - This page from FEMA website offers info. on how to respond to an emergency. Feinstein Foundation - in 2004 we netted $115,000 from the Feinstein Foundation's March Against Hunger challenge. Food Bank Council of Michigan
- we are part of the FBCM network, which is located in Lansing, MI, linking food banks across the state. Oxfam-America
- dedicated to creating lasting solutions to hunger, poverty and social
injustice through long-term partnerships with poor communities. Research & Statistics Center on Budget & Policy Priorities - a non-partisan organization that conducts research on policies effecting low and moderate income households. Center on Hunger and Poverty - located at Brandies University, headed by Dr. J. Larry Brown, offers reports and analyses from the Food Security Institute and Asset Development Institute. Center for Nutrition & Policy Promotion - USDA maintains this link of nutrition, diet, policy information. Columbia
University National Center for Children in Poverty
This group identifies and promotes strategies to reduce the young child
poverty rate and to improve the life chances of young children still living in
poverty. This site contains numerous reports and analysis on child poverty
issues. Federal Statistics - click on this link to access all sorts of Federal statistical information. Food Research Action Center - located in Washington, D.C., FRAC tracks national hunger legislation as well as federal anti-hunger programs like Food Stamps. Kids Count Data Book 2002 - From the Anne E. Casey Foundation. Check out the latest kids statistics nationwide. Kids
Food Cyber Club - maintained by Connecticut Association for Human
Services. Nutrition information, for kids only! MSNBC Food Safety - maintained by MSNBC, info. on food storage and safety. Tufts
University - conducts research on the effects of under
nutrition on children and their ability to learn and socialize. 5-a-day research summaries - click on this link for research on benefits of all types of fresh fruits and vegetables. A wealth of information! Related Organizations Battle
Creek Community Foundation - funds may Battle Creek area
non-profits. Check this link for excellent donor information! United Way of Michigan
- we are supported by
several United Ways in our service area. United Way of Greater Battle Creek
- we are a member agency of the United Way of Greater Battle Creek. Volunteer Center of Battle Creek - The Volunteer Center mobilizes volunteers, and connects people with information and services to build a strong, caring community. Hunger/Human Service Info. Michigan League for Human Services - a statewide citizens' organization which seeks to improve human services through research, information dissemination, advocacy and support services to the state's charitable associations. Michigan State University Extension Service/Calhoun County - MSU is a wonderful Food Bank partner! Check out their website for information specific to Calhoun County. Tufts University - conducts research on the effects of under nutrition on children and their ability to learn and socialize. USDA Food Nutrition Program - this site from the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers information on WIC, child nutrition, team nutrition and food stamps. U.S. Conference of Mayors - conducts annual report on hunger & homelessness. To read the report from 2004, click on this link. Food Bank FriendsKathy Mattea - Kathy's long-standing supporter of our Food Bank has resulted in 40,000 lbs. of food and $40,000 being raised for local hunger relief efforts! Beth
Nielsen Chapman - Over the years Beth has performed several benefit
concerts for the Food Bank of SCM. To hear Beth on the Diane Rehm Show
(May, 2005) click here. Dougie MacLean - This world-renown Scottish singer-songwriter did Food Bank Benefits in 1999, 2001 & 2003! Battle Creek Yankees - Midwest League affiliate of the New York Yankees. Helpful Links Albion Volunteer Center - Information on the City of Albion, Michigan. Barry Community Web Mail - information on Barry County, including listing of non-profit organizations. Barry County In Touch - a great resource for residents of Barry County! Covers sources of help for basic needs and a host of other services. Battle Creek Official Site - Information on Battle Creek, Michigan. Community Action Agency of Jackson, Lenawee & Hillsdale Counties - info. on all three counties contained here. Jackson County - information on non-profits in Jackson County area. Kalamazoo, MI - site containing information on Kalamazoo County, including info. on non-profits located there. Non-Profit Alliance - membership organization dedicated to serving, supporting and strengthening the non-profit community in Calhoun County, MI. Sturgis, MI - information on Sturgis and St. Joseph County non-profit organizations. To return to Food Bank home (main) page click here. Add Me Promotions will help you promote your website. Most of their offerings are free. Click on the Add Me! button below to get more information.
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