(Community Matters 128) More Demand – and Funding Uncertainty – at South Michigan Food Bank

Food insecurity brought record demand at the South Michigan Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, that does not mean demand has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

CEO Peter Vogel returns to Community Matters to talk about a recent visit to Washington, D.C. where he and his counterparts from Michigan voiced concerns about potential cuts to food bank budgets.

Episode Resources
South Michigan Food Bank website

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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.

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