GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — They are looking to fight hunger and have a little fun while they do it. Kids’ Food Basket (KFB) is holding a a community challenge to reach a goal of 100,000 decorated brown bags by Brown Bag Decorating Day.
The day will be held on Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A decorated Sack Supper bags provide kids with "an extra touch of love, the secret ingredient in each of our nutritious evening meals," according to the nonprofit.
“Today, 1 in 4 children in West Michigan experience food insecurity in their homes. Kids’ Food Basket nourishes kids to be their best, in school and in life. Your ongoing support means we can reach our full potential as a community that cares about the impact good food has on the development of our children. Poverty is complex but feeding a child is not.” Kids’ Food Basket Founding CEO, Bridget Clark Whitney said.
Kids’ Food Basket asks that community members RSVP in advance for the event. Community members who are unable to attend the Pop-Up event are encouraged to drop off decorated bags during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct.1 through Oct. 25.
And, on Saturday, Oct. 26, join KFB for their Go Orange Night with the Griffins at Van Andel Arena! All attendees are in for a full Kids’ Food Basket experience complete with games, a post-game jersey auction, brown bag decorating stations, decorated brown bag drop-off stations and a special announcement on whether they hit their Brown Bag Decorating Day goal. Attendees get a $3.00 discount on tickets and proceeds from each ticket purchased will benefit Kids’ Food Basket. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets, please visit www.griffinshockey.com/kfb.
“While a Sack Supper isn’t the only thing that helps children succeed, it’s a basic need at a critical time in their lives. Good, consistent, nourishing food every day allows West Michigan kids to focus on things that shape their future success and not where their next meal will come from,” Clark Whitney explained.
MORE on 13 ON YOUR SIDE:
RELATED VIDEO:
►Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now.
Love My West Michigan? Check us out on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.