Video 29 0 00 55-10This week our show is focused on Giving Back.  Through out the past few weeks, our crew has been out and about in the community capturing ways that kids, families and corporations are generously giving back.  We filmed portions of our show at Kids Food Basket, which is a non-profit organization here in Grand Rapids that provides nutritious sack suppers to children at local schools, so they have a meal to eat at home that night. 

As a child I remember coming home to a house each night where there was always a hot meal on the table.  Looking back, I’m embarrassed to think about the times I grumbled about that gross meatloaf or those yucky vegetables.  If I only realized then how lucky I was to actually have a meal.  Right here in Kent County there are thousands of kids who would go to bed hungry each night if they didn’t have a sack supper from Kids Food Basket.

After seeing the good work this organization does, my challenge to you is to find a way you can help give back and help hungry kids in your own backyard.  Here are some ways you can help support Kids Food Basket.

  • The organization is always looking for volunteers to come in and pack sack suppers.  They currently distribute over 1,500 suppers a day, so helping hands of all ages are appreciated.  No experience necessary to help.
  • Donations of simple items like sandwich bags or juice boxes are always needed.  Check out the entire wish list here.   This could be as easy as just adding a few extras to your grocery list each week.
  • If your kids are little artists, think about decorating paper sacks.  Brown or white lunch sacks are needed and personalized messages or even just a good old fashioned smiley face can brighten another child’s day.
  • Gather up your co-workers, bible study or a group of friends and do a trail mix project.  Personally, I’m going to get together some of my girlfriends and do this.  You purchase the supplies needed and make up the baggies at home.  It’s a great way to catch up with old friends while giving back! 

For more information on Kids Food Basket and ways you can help, watch Where You Live this weekend!  Tonight when you’re eating dinner, take the time to appreciate what you have.  Even if your kids are having gross meatloaf and yucky veggies, remind them how blessed they are.