Volunteers help distribute food to community members during Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month.
Helping Fight Hunger Across West Michigan
Feeding America West Michigan works to provide nourishing food and hunger-relief resources to communities across West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Through partnerships with food pantries, mobile food distributions and hundreds of local organizations, the food bank helps connect individuals and families with the food they need.
Weingartz has partnered with Feeding America West Michigan through Mow Down Hunger since 2012, bringing together customers, community members and matching support to help make every donation go further.
How Weingartz Supports Feeding America West Michigan
Mow Down Hunger
Weingartz has partnered with Feeding America West Michigan through the annual Mow Down Hunger campaign since 2012. The campaign brings additional attention and resources to hunger relief while encouraging the community to join the effort.
Matching Community Donations
A central part of Mow Down Hunger is making community donations go further. During the 2026 campaign, Weingartz matched the first $15,000 donated to Feeding America West Michigan, doubling the impact of participating gifts.
Supporting Hunger Action Month
Mow Down Hunger takes place alongside Hunger Action Month, a nationwide Feeding America initiative focused on raising awareness of hunger and encouraging people to take action in their own communities.
More Than a Decade of Partnership
Weingartz began including Feeding America West Michigan in Mow Down Hunger in 2012. Since then, the partnership has continued year after year, creating an ongoing source of support for hunger-relief efforts across West Michigan.
Supporting Our West Michigan Neighbors
Feeding America West Michigan serves 40 counties across West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Supporting the food bank allows Weingartz to help address hunger in communities throughout the region, including areas surrounding our Cedar Springs location.
Feeding America West Michigan volunteers sort donated food to prepare it for distribution to families in need.
Ford volunteers work together to support hunger-relief efforts through a community food distribution event.
A team of volunteers helps organize and distribute food to individuals and families in the community.
Feeding America West Michigan’s mobile pantry brings food directly into local communities to help improve access for families facing hunger.
Our Partner
Feeding America West Michigan is a member of the national Feeding America network and provides hunger-relief resources across 40 counties in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
The organization works with hundreds of community partners to distribute food through local pantries, mobile food distributions, summer meal programs and other hunger-relief efforts. By combining food sourcing and distribution with strong local partnerships, Feeding America West Michigan helps ensure resources reach communities throughout its large service area.
Feeding America West Michigan is a nonprofit food bank dedicated to fighting hunger across West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. The organization serves 40 counties by working with local food pantries, mobile food distributions, and community partners to provide nutritious food to individuals and families in need.
Weingartz supports Feeding America West Michigan through its annual Mow Down Hunger campaign. Since 2012, Weingartz has partnered with the organization to raise awareness about food insecurity, encourage community donations, and provide matching contributions that help increase the impact of charitable giving.
Mow Down Hunger is an annual fundraising initiative organized by Weingartz to support local hunger-relief organizations. The campaign encourages customers, employees, and community members to come together to help provide food and resources to families experiencing food insecurity throughout Michigan.
Feeding America West Michigan serves 40 counties throughout West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Its service area includes communities surrounding Grand Rapids, Cedar Springs, and many other Michigan cities and rural areas where access to nutritious food can be a challenge.
You can support Feeding America West Michigan by making a financial contribution directly through its official website. Donations help provide food and support hunger-relief programs throughout West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Visit Feeding America West Michigan to learn more about donation opportunities.
Yes. Feeding America West Michigan offers volunteer opportunities that may include sorting donated food, preparing food distributions, and supporting other hunger-relief activities. Individuals, families, and groups can visit the organization's website to learn about available opportunities.
At Weingartz, supporting our communities goes beyond providing outdoor power equipment, parts, and service. Through partnerships with organizations like Feeding America West Michigan, we're able to help neighbors facing food insecurity and contribute to stronger Michigan communities. Giving back is part of The Weingartz Way.