RESULTS: United Way Summer Stock Up
With the rallying support of 24 participating United Ways across Michigan, the first-ever Summer Stock Up food drive results exceeded expectations, serving 220 local pantries
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) teamed up with 24 local United Ways to participate in the first-ever “Summer Stock Up” food drive during the month of June. The effort focused on restocking local food pantries with items essential for the summer months.
Primarily sponsored by Kellogg Company along with the support of American Electric Power Foundation and Dash Digital Services, local United Ways across the state raised over $63,000, collecting over 46,000 pounds of food for 220 pantries.
“With the launch of Summer Stock Up, I couldn’t be prouder of our communities coming together to help low-income, hard-working families who remain with limited options during this time of year,” said Mike Larson, president, and CEO of the Michigan Association of United Ways. “It’s important to remember that food pantries and donation centers are in need 365 days a year and with the generosity of Kellogg Company as well as American Electric Power Foundation and Dash Digital Services, I want to thank our sponsors and our community members who helped make the first Summer Stock Up food drive a great success.”
Addressing food insecurities is directly tied to the work of the Michigan Association of United Ways’ ALICE Project, which identified that in 2019, 38 percent of Michigan households worked but struggled to make ends meet. With a total of 43 counties served, the 2021 Summer Stock Up food drive proved to make a significant impact throughout the state and more importantly, another way United Ways are working to support ALICE families.
“Thanks to generous support from our communities and partners, we’ve helped thousands of people stock their pantries this summer,” said Stephanie Slingerland, Senior Director, Philanthropy & Social Impact, Kellogg Company. “Summer Stock up is just one of the many ways we’re partnering with United Way to create Better Days and address hunger in our communities – during the summer and year-round.”
At the start of the campaign Jeffrey Mosher spoke with Mike Larson 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.
Go back to June and hear Mike discuss with Jeffrey Statewide Summer Stock Up in the podcast shared below
About the Michigan Association of United Ways
Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) is a partner in developing powerful responses to current and emerging issues in local communities. The State Association provides leadership in policy influence and capacity building to affect positive change. MAUW serves approximately 35 local United Ways that represent the largest network of non-governmental service providers and service funders in Michigan, collectively raising and distributing significant resources to support local health and human service organizations.
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