Featured Product: Pasta Select Macaroni in Tomato & Meat Sauce — A Convenient, Client-Friendly Pantry Staple
Some products earn their place in food distributions because they check multiple boxes at once: convenience, familiarity, nutrition, and broad client appeal. Pasta Select Macaroni in Tomato & Meat Sauce (7.5 oz) is one of those products.
Beyond the Backpack: How Arkansas Foodbank Is Expanding the Fight Against Childhood Hunger
From feeding children on weekends to supporting entire families year-round, Arkansas Foodbank is reimagining what hunger relief can look like in schools.
30 Years of Bringing More to the Table
In 1996, food banks in Michigan were faced with a challenge. Donations alone weren’t enough. Food banks needed to purchase food, but the systems, supplier relationships, and pricing structures to do it effectively simply did not exist. That’s when Value-Added Food Sales stepped in, not as a traditional wholesaler, but as a solution built through partnership with those closest to the problem. This would ultimately reshape how hunger relief organizations source food across the country.
30 Years of Partnership in Action: How Gleaners Responds When Communities Need It Most
In fall 2025, more than 1.4 million Michigan residents were affected when SNAP benefits were paused during a federal government shutdown.
For Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, the pressure didn’t arrive gradually. It hit all at once.
“We were already seeing demand increase,” said Maria Williams, Director of Food Sourcing. “But once SNAP paused, it became clear very quickly—this was going to be a major issue.”
Featured Product: Mother’s Maid Unsweetened Applesauce — Simple, Shelf-Stable, and Always in Demand
Applesauce has long been a dependable staple in food distribution. This is not just because it’s familiar, but because it consistently meets the needs of a wide range of households. It’s ready-to-eat, easy to store, and versatile enough to serve as a snack, side, or ingredient, making it a practical choice for programs focused on reducing waste, convenience, and nutrition.
Featured Product: Premier Pantry Macaroni & Cheese — A Comfort Classic That Satisfies
Macaroni and cheese is a staple item that shows up on client requests again and again. It’s familiar, filling, and easy to prepare — all reasons why it continues to earn a place in pantry boxes and distribution programs across the country.