Letter From the Board Chair |
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Dear Friends -
Heartside Gleaning Initiative had much to be grateful for in 2017. As the economy in Grand Rapids continued to improve, the number of food insecure households declined. We celebrate this progress, but recognize the need for better access to healthy food still exists for thousands of low-income people in our city and neighborhoods. This year, we were able to increase our outreach to many more individuals through deeper partnerships with agencies like God’s Kitchen of Catholic Charities West Michigan and new partnerships with food pantries including The Other Way Ministries and The Pantry. We also suffered deeply from the untimely passing of one of our biggest champions, Board Treasurer and former director of the Fulton Street Farmers Market, Melissa Harrington. She and her family remain in our hearts and prayers. We will be forever grateful to her impact on our community and in starting our organization. Finally, from the entire board, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who donated to improve the health of our community, including our farmers, volunteers, donors and community partners. Thank you. Lisa G. Sisson Chair, Board of Directors |
Board of Directors
Lisa Sisson, Chair
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Andrew Bostwick
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