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Saturday, February 02, 2013  For the seventh year, the Kiwanis family of Traverse City is packaging nearly 15,000 meals to be shipped to hungry people around the world, and locally.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A recent food drive through Honor Bank in Benzie County included cash and food donations totaling more than $2,000.

Monday, September 24, 2012  An Antrim county food pantry and resale shop that helps hundreds of needy families every month is hoping to expand but needs the communities help to make it happen.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  A northern Michigan organization is reaching out to the community to help with a severe shortage of food.

Friday, February 03, 2012  You get help the Father Fred Foundation feed the hungry in northern Michigan by taking part in the 18th Annual Frostbite Food Drive.

Friday, September 16, 2011  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about a fundraising effort to stock the food pantry for struggling students in Traverse City.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  With the holidays approaching, Manna Food Project will have a better chance helping those in need in Emmet, Charlevoix, and Antrim Counties.

Friday, February 19, 2010  A group of snowmobilers are getting ready to hit the trail Saturday in memorial of a good friend and to raise money for a good cause

Thursday, December 17, 2009  Colorado food bank offering to take some sting out of pricey gluten-free diets

Friday, November 20, 2009  Job loss continues to affect countless families in northern Michigan, even when it comes to simply buying food.  That's why the Boyne Valley Food Pantry in Boyne Falls opened its doors Thursday afternoon.

Monday, November 16, 2009  An Antrim County couple concerned about some of the food they're receiving at a Mancelona area food pantry.

Friday, August 07, 2009  It's a challenge from the Beach Bums, with a reward for those willing to step up to the plate.

Sunday, December 21, 2008  Some East Jordan Boy Scouts spent Saturday night out in the cold. They camped out and collected food for the local food pantry at the same time.

Friday, December 19, 2008  One Northern Michigan community is stepping up after disaster strikes at a local food pantry.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008  More people are turning to food pantries to help fill their fridge. In fact one area pantry is seeing double the amount of people who need help this year.