WOW! On May 10th the USPS held its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive! The Kentwood community gave so generously, this was the LARGEST donation year yet! We are extremely thankful!
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With a heart full of gratitude thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Harvest Gala. The food was delicious and the evening was a huge success. Without the support of this community, we couldn’t continue to fulfill our mission of providing for the nutritional needs of our neighbors.
I cannot wait to see where the next 40 years take us.
Nancy
Donations can be made here!
The Green Apple Pantry is excited to share that we are bringing back the Fall Harvest Gala, the biggest fundraiser of the year! This year we are celebrating our 40th year of service to this community and our goal is to raise $40K! Please join us to come dance, sing, taste delicious food and help others in your own community at the KC Event Center on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 6-9 p.m.
The 2024 theme will be “Foods From Around the World” because FOOD IS A LANGUAGE EVERYONE SPEAKS! Stations will be setup in the ballroom where you will be able to eat the finest food from local, West Michigan chefs.
Tickets are $50 each. All proceeds will benefit local southern Grand Rapids and Kentwood area families in zip codes 49508, 49548, 49512, and 49316.
The GAP seeks to improve the lives of our neighbors by providing nourishment to those most in need. Currently, 1 in 7 neighbors in West Michigan are at risk of hunger. Food insecurity can affect people in all walks of life. Many are one job or medical expense away from not having enough food.
Over the past year, we have seen a 30% increase in neighbors needing our help. This year more than ever we need your financial support. Please help us reach our goal this year, by donating here.
Sponsorships are available for the event with four levels to choose from. The night will feature a silent and LIVE auction and the GAP is looking for donations for both. If you are interested in donating auction items or sponsoring the Gala, please contact Nancy Cromley, Executive Director. We hope to see you soon, thank you for helping feed others.
A lot has changed over the last 40 years, but one thing remains constant, our commitment to serving this community.
On Saturday, a remarkable 14,000 pounds of food were collected and donated to The Green Apple Pantry via the Letter Carrier Food Drive!
Currently, 11 pallets of donations are being meticulously sorted and organized for our neighbors. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who participated, and to Postmaster Andrea along with the team of mail carriers who delivered the donations one truckload at a time. We are immensely grateful!
Our Spring Fling event was a great success!
We wish to extend our gratitude to the local businesses within the community for their generous contributions to our spring event. Your support paves the way for valuable opportunities that positively impact those in need within our community. A heartfelt thank you!
Furthermore, we express our appreciation to the private donors for their unwavering support. Thank you for your generosity!
Tickets are limited for this event. Please Pre-purchase your tickets!
We are proud to announce our annual spring open house, the Plant A Seed and Watch Us Grow event! (Thursday, May 2, 6-8 p.m.) Spring of 2024 is a special season as well as we celebrate 40 years of serving our neighbors and giving back.
The Spring Fling will be held at our The Green Apple Pantry and our own community garden in south Grand Rapids/Kentwood area. Tour the pantry and see for yourself how we benefit our local neighbors.
Local food and delicious Spring Fling beverages will be served for guests and you can see with your own eyes how we help the local community.
Come and see what we are all about or come back to see how things have changed. The Green Apple Pantry is constantly evolving and working towards being as efficient and productive as possible.
We are excited to announce that we are a recipient of the Call Sam Cares program with Sam Bernstein Law Firm. Thank you for helping us give back to our local West Michigan community.
“Thank you to Sam Bernstein Law Firm for the generous donation, support and acknowledgement in the community. We are gracious and humbled,” said Executive Director Nancy Cromley. “Each donation helps us to further our mission of providing for the nutritional needs of our neighbors.”
The Green Apple Pantry is proud to host our annual Women’s Night on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the pantry.
February 13, 2024 | 6 – 8p.m.
Join us for an evening celebrating the amazing women in our community. This event is for women only; no childcare will be available. Door prizes will be available along with delicious appetizers and some special surprises to pamper yourself.
Please sign up in person or by calling: 616.455.9411
RSVP deadline is February 6, 2024
Welcome to the 2023 season of giving! As we approach the end of the year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the joys, challenges, and lessons of the past months. One tradition that marks this season is the spirit of giving. Whether it’s a gesture of kindness, a donation to a meaningful cause, or time spent volunteering, the act of giving holds the power to uplift spirits and transform lives. The Green Apple Pantry lives today to help others with donations you give to our local nonprofit.
Why is end-of-year giving so important? As the 2023 draws to a close, The Green Apple Pantry is working tirelessly to meet the needs of those less fortunate in West Michigan. Your support, whether big or small, can make a meaningful impact. It’s a chance to contribute to positive change, creating a ripple effect that resonates far beyond the holiday season.
Ways to Give Back to the GAP:
Today, consider setting intentions for the upcoming year. As 2023 draws to a close, let’s come together in the spirit of giving. Whether you choose to make a financial contribution, volunteer time, or spread kindness, your actions have the power to create a brighter future. May your end-of-year giving be a source of joy, warmth and positive change. Thank you from The Green Apple Pantry.
