kids' food basket
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Thursday, April 2 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-02-2020 under NEWS
The number of COVID-19 cases in Kent County and across the state continues to increase As of 10am today, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kent County has risen to 125, up six from yesterday's 119. The number of COVID-19-related...
Nonprofit professionals go head to head in karaoke battle May 4
by (ynpn.gr)
Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS
Lets get ready to RRRRRRRRUMBLE!!! On Friday, May 4th 2012, young nonprofit professionals from 11 local organizations will take the stage at Wealthy Theater to express their nonprofits’ missions, visions and values...through song. Think...
Get your Grandwich (Part V) - The Grand(wich) finale
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 08-08-2011 under OPINION
In a downpour at Rosa Parks Circle on, the Grandwich competition came to a close. Three of Chris' recommendations made it to the top 10. Of the Grandwiches on display: Omelette Shoppe - Slow-roasted, hand-pulled tender corned beef, sliced dill...
Get your Grandwich (Part IV) - Four sandwiches and a few surprises
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-29-2011 under OPINION
Tim Linscott sponsored this round of sandwiches for part four. If you're interested in sponsoring the Freeman Grandwich quest (just eight more to go), email [email protected]. Courtyard by Marriott - 100% beef, Michigan made hot dog stuffed...
Get your Grandwich (Part III): Eggs are the new black
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-28-2011 under OPINION
Just 12 sandwiches left on the list after this installment. Chris Freeman, Grand Rapids Grandwich guru, has checked off 29 Grandwiches, and the finding after this round: Eggs are the new black. Founders Brewing Company - Sliced roasted chicken,...
Get your Grandwich (Part II): The real winner is Nantucket Baking Company
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-27-2011 under OPINION
In part one of the Grandwich quest, Chris reviewed 10 eateries. Now onto part two with another eight contenders and $150 invested. But Chris is ready to declare that the biggest winner in this competition is Nantucket Bakery. Among his top four in...
Get your Grandwich (Part I): Narrowing down 10 contenders
by (ChrisFreemanRealtor)
Submitted 07-26-2011 under OPINION
Grandwich brief by Denise Cheng Chris Freeman fully buys that Grand Rapids should have a signature dish. Chicago with its deep dish, Philly with its cheesesteak, New York with its cheesecake, Freeman has taken it upon himself to wade through as many...
Bagged the vacation? Help us decorate sack supper bags!
by (KidsFoodBasket)
Submitted 03-11-2010 under NONPROFITS
We need your help in decorating bags for our ‘sack suppers’. Kids’ Food Basket is a non-profit childhood hunger organization serving 2,450 evening meals each weekday to 24 Kent County elementary schools. We are working to make sure lunch...