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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Redford food pantry holds May 8 fundraiser after deep federal aid cuts
The Brief Redford Interfaith Relief on Beech Daly offers free food and supplies to those in the community who need it most. Cuts in federal aid by the Trump administration has caused a 35 to 40 percent shortfall in food funding. The Big Event fundraiser is set for May 8 at Redford Union to help the food pantry raise money. REDFORD TWP, Mich. (FOX 2) - Volunteers are hard at work prepping for shoppers at Redford Interfaith Relief. Big picture view Wednesday is delivery day at the food pantry and soon the shoppers will make their monthly trip to the store - where everything is free. "This place has really been a godsend," said shopper Sabrina Towns. Towns discovered Redford Interfaith Relief when she was going through a divorce and raising her two sons. "This program is amazing," said Robin Simmons. Simmons had lost her job and was on disability - trying to feed her family. "It has helped my family out - relieved stress and pressure off of me - just by giving," she said. "It's not like they pack a box for you - you actually shop for yourself - based on the needs of your family - the size of your family." "I can focus on other bills - by coming to this program - so I appreciate it - to the fullest." She also volunteers there - it's a small but mighty operation. The number of families in need - has doubled. "We serve up to about 350 households monthly right now," said executive director Angela Wolf. "And we also deliver to about 60 homebound seniors as well." But most of their funding comes from the federal government - and the Trump administration has stopped sending aid. "Right now our funding that's been on hold is through the emergency food and shelter program and that's about 35 to 40 percent of our food funding," said CCC And that's a serious problem - they need to find other sources of revenue to continue this safety net. Keeping families fed is the priority there - and they have a big event - The Big Event. And you can get involved and help them keep these shelves stocked. It's coming up May 8th at Redford Union High School - with great food and auction items - lots of fun - providing a whole lot of help. "Almost everything has been donated - so it's all profit that can go to feed the community," said David Zarek, Redford Interfaith Relief. "The more people we get we won't have to worry about the budget shortfalls that way." Visit to get your tickets and more information about this incredible community resource, that needs a little help of its own. The Source Interviews with members of Redford Interfaith Relief were used in this story.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Students support 60+ homes in annual PSU volunteer day
PITTSBURG, Kans. — It was a big day in Pittsburg, as volunteers gave back to the community. 200 students started the day off early outside the Pittsburg State University Crossland Technology Center, Crossland College of Technology for 'The Big Event'. Kitted out with trash bags, gloves, rakes, and everything else they needed, groups of students split up to serve more than 60 houses in the community. Volunteers offered a helping hand raking leaves, cleaning gutters, planting gardens, and washing windows for Pittsburg residents who need a little assistance. Students support 60+ homes in annual PSU volunteer day Southeast Kansas museum teams with PSU for digital growth Historians gather at Pittsburg State for annual research conference 'It's going to allow us to take our programs to the next level': PSU plans multi-million dollar automotive program expansion 'It's just like a fun, easy way just to be outside. And also, every year I've had every house we've gone to, all the people who've like, helped have been always super sweet. So. And also, I feel like we don't really get to meet people in the Pittsburg community that well. So this is also a great way to do that, too,' said Ali Fabrizius, PSU junior. 'This tradition just kind of keeps Pittsburg State in ties with community. We get good relationships with businesses because of this. We get good relationships with homeowners. There's some people who've been doing it for all 22 years, and really it connects the students to Pittsburg and makes sure that Pittsburg's town is in connection with its university,' said Darrel McLeod, PSU SGA Community Engagement Director. The Student Government Association hosts The Big Event every year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Thousands of Aggies to give back in The Big Event
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) – The largest single-day student-led service event in the nation will be happening in the Brazos Valley this Saturday! Texas A&M University's Big Event was introduced in 1982, and since then has brought tens of thousands of students together to say 'Thank You' to residents of Bryan and College Station. Aggies will complete service projects such as yard work, window washing and painting for residents of the community. The message and the mission for The Big Event remains the same — to simply say 'Thank You.' It is a proud member of the Student Government Association at Texas A&M, and a recognized student organization of the university. The timeline for The Big Event is below: 8 a.m. — Volunteer check-in begins at Aggie Park with vendors and entertainment. Individuals in white polos, Executive members and Directors, are available for quotes. 8-9:30 a.m. — Kickoff ceremony begins. Speeches are given from Head Volleyball Coach Jamey Morrison, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Tom Reber, Student Body President Cade Coppinger, and Director Becca Dawson and Associate Director Juliana Perez. 9:30 a.m. — Cannon fires releasing volunteers to tool distribution. 9:45-10:15 a.m. — Volunteers head to tool distribution, picking up various tools needed for their jobs in Lot 97 on campus. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. — Volunteers head to their job sites and start work. 2 p.m. ~ EOD — Tool return at Lot 97 from volunteers, and clean up. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
