Food First

FOOD FIRST, not second, and certainly not third. "When we say put 'food first', we're not just using flowery words - we're actually putting a whole lot of substance underneath that to understand the food chain." - Gerry Brisson The Paul W. Smith Show discusses how you only have one problem if you're hungry. Ken Estelle, President and CEO of Feeding America West Michigan discusses the IQF Project....

FOOD FIRST, not second, and certainly not third. "When we say put 'food first', we're not just using flowery words - we're actually putting a whole lot of substance underneath that to understand the food chain." - Gerry Brisson The Paul W. Smith Show discusses how you only have one problem if you're hungry. Ken Estelle, President and CEO of Feeding America West Michigan discusses the IQF Project....

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill The season of giving is fast upon us, as is the 2017 Michigan Harvest Gathering (MHG). Want to learn more about what MHG really does the food insecure throughout our great state? Then tune in tonight! Or, visit https://www.fbcmich.org/resourc…/michigan-harvest-gathering/ to make a direct impact. Two of our amazing...

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill The season of giving is fast upon us, as is the 2017 Michigan Harvest Gathering (MHG). Want to learn more about what MHG really does the food insecure throughout our great state? Then tune in tonight! Or, visit https://www.fbcmich.org/resourc…/michigan-harvest-gathering/ to make a direct impact. Two of our amazing...

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill The season of giving is fast upon us, as is the 2017 Michigan Harvest Gathering (MHG). Want to learn more about what MHG really does the food insecure throughout our great state? Then tune in tonight! Or, visit https://www.fbcmich.org/resourc…/michigan-harvest-gathering/ to make a direct impact. Two of our amazing...

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill The season of giving is fast upon us, as is the 2017 Michigan Harvest Gathering (MHG). Want to learn more about what MHG really does the food insecure throughout our great state? Then tune in tonight! Or, visit https://www.fbcmich.org/resourc…/michigan-harvest-gathering/ to make a direct impact. Two of our amazing...

"We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill The season of giving is fast upon us, as is the 2017 Michigan Harvest Gathering (MHG). Want to learn more about what MHG really does the food insecure throughout our great state? Then tune in tonight! Or, visit https://www.fbcmich.org/resourc…/michigan-harvest-gathering/ to make a direct impact. Two of our amazing...

"I found myself at a point in my life where I had to reinvent myself." This week the roles have been reversed - co-host Gerry Brisson, President of Gleaners Community Food Bank interviews Phil. Phil shares his hardships and strength of how life can happen to anyone and how he knows from experience, when you're hungry, you only have one problem. "Sometimes when you choose to do the right thing, it...

On this week's show, Dr. Stephen Borders, PhD, MSHP, discusses the Michigan Mapped project to create a map of Michigan indicating where food insecurity exists.

"Too many kids are struggling in our state to have their basic needs met - whether it's clean water, food, or a stable home environment. These are fundamental needs that until we meet them, we can't ever even expect that they can study, get educated, or be productive citizens." - Gretchen Whitmer "If FBCM and our 7 member food banks can take food insecurity off of the table - most people can solve...

As always, the lineup for Food for Thought is phenomenal! Tune in to hear from Brian Peters, CEO of Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Brian discusses the 20 year partnership between FBCM and MHA for the Michigan Harvest Gathering - with that amazing partnership, MHA has provided more than 3.5 MILLION meals! MHA is not just talking the talk, but they are walking the walk! Susan Hawkins, Senio...

As always, the lineup for Food for Thought is phenomenal! Tune in to hear from Brian Peters, CEO of Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Brian discusses the 20 year partnership between FBCM and MHA for the Michigan Harvest Gathering - with that amazing partnership, MHA has provided more than 3.5 MILLION meals! MHA is not just talking the talk, but they are walking the walk! Susan Hawkins, Senio...

As always, the lineup for Food for Thought is phenomenal! Tune in to hear from Brian Peters, CEO of Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Brian discusses the 20 year partnership between FBCM and MHA for the Michigan Harvest Gathering - with that amazing partnership, MHA has provided more than 3.5 MILLION meals! MHA is not just talking the talk, but they are walking the walk! Susan Hawkins, Senio...

As always, the lineup for Food for Thought is phenomenal! Tune in to hear from Brian Peters, CEO of Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Brian discusses the 20 year partnership between FBCM and MHA for the Michigan Harvest Gathering - with that amazing partnership, MHA has provided more than 3.5 MILLION meals! MHA is not just talking the talk, but they are walking the walk! Susan Hawkins, Senio...

As always, the lineup for Food for Thought is phenomenal! Tune in to hear from Brian Peters, CEO of Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Brian discusses the 20 year partnership between FBCM and MHA for the Michigan Harvest Gathering - with that amazing partnership, MHA has provided more than 3.5 MILLION meals! MHA is not just talking the talk, but they are walking the walk! Susan Hawkins, Senio...

How does work in the charitable world impact manufacturing and make it more productive? Tune in to hear from Chuck Hadden, CEO of Michigan Manufacturers Association. MMA is the go-to organization for Michigan manufacturers and works hard for fair legislation and fair regulations. MMA is extremely committed to its standing values of trust, leadership, knowledge, influence, and relationship building...

How does work in the charitable world impact manufacturing and make it more productive? Tune in to hear from Chuck Hadden, CEO of Michigan Manufacturers Association. MMA is the go-to organization for Michigan manufacturers and works hard for fair legislation and fair regulations. MMA is extremely committed to its standing values of trust, leadership, knowledge, influence, and relationship building...

How does work in the charitable world impact manufacturing and make it more productive? Tune in to hear from Chuck Hadden, CEO of Michigan Manufacturers Association. MMA is the go-to organization for Michigan manufacturers and works hard for fair legislation and fair regulations. MMA is extremely committed to its standing values of trust, leadership, knowledge, influence, and relationship building...

How does work in the charitable world impact manufacturing and make it more productive? Tune in to hear from Chuck Hadden, CEO of Michigan Manufacturers Association. MMA is the go-to organization for Michigan manufacturers and works hard for fair legislation and fair regulations. MMA is extremely committed to its standing values of trust, leadership, knowledge, influence, and relationship building...

How does work in the charitable world impact manufacturing and make it more productive? Tune in to hear from Chuck Hadden, CEO of Michigan Manufacturers Association. MMA is the go-to organization for Michigan manufacturers and works hard for fair legislation and fair regulations. MMA is extremely committed to its standing values of trust, leadership, knowledge, influence, and relationship building...

It's here, it's here! The Self-Sufficiency Standard Report for Michigan has been published! Tune in to hear all about it from Phil, Gerry and Dr. Diana Pearce, Director of Center for Women's Welfare and Professor at University of Washington. FBCM published the SSS for Michigan 2017 in an effort to ensure the best data and analyses are available to enable Michigan’s families and individuals to make...

It's here, it's here! The Self-Sufficiency Standard Report for Michigan has been published! Tune in to hear all about it from Phil, Gerry and Dr. Diana Pearce, Director of Center for Women's Welfare and Professor at University of Washington. FBCM published the SSS for Michigan 2017 in an effort to ensure the best data and analyses are available to enable Michigan’s families and individuals to make...

It's here, it's here! The Self-Sufficiency Standard Report for Michigan has been published! Tune in to hear all about it from Phil, Gerry and Dr. Diana Pearce, Director of Center for Women's Welfare and Professor at University of Washington. FBCM published the SSS for Michigan 2017 in an effort to ensure the best data and analyses are available to enable Michigan’s families and individuals to make...

It's here, it's here! The Self-Sufficiency Standard Report for Michigan has been published! Tune in to hear all about it from Phil, Gerry and Dr. Diana Pearce, Director of Center for Women's Welfare and Professor at University of Washington. FBCM published the SSS for Michigan 2017 in an effort to ensure the best data and analyses are available to enable Michigan’s families and individuals to make...

It's here, it's here! The Self-Sufficiency Standard Report for Michigan has been published! Tune in to hear all about it from Phil, Gerry and Dr. Diana Pearce, Director of Center for Women's Welfare and Professor at University of Washington. FBCM published the SSS for Michigan 2017 in an effort to ensure the best data and analyses are available to enable Michigan’s families and individuals to make...