🌱 $1M To Kids' Food Basket + BYO Bags At Bridge St + New Homes

Grand Rapids MI

27 March, 2022

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Hello again, Grand Rapids! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Grand Rapids Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Grand Rapids Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Grand Rapids long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Cold with clouds and sun. High: 35 Low: 15. Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids: Meijer is contributing $1 million to Kids' Food Basket to provide meals to Grand Rapids Public Schools students on weekends. The GRPS Meijer Weekend Meal Program serves an estimated 500 children across two district elementary schools; the newly-announced donation will expand the program into the 2022-23 school year. According to estimates from the Food Security Council collected early in the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 1.9 million people in Michigan ⁠— including 552,000 children ⁠— have faced food insecurity. (WZZM13.com)In an effort to create a greener West Side, the Bridge Street Market in Grand Rapids is encouraging shoppers to bring their own bags. Effective Earth Day (Apr. 22), customers will be asked to either bring their own bags or purchase bags at the checkout lanes. Said store director Mitchell Cook, "I don't want this to be a burden on anybody. We want to make sure it's a seamless process and it's going to be learning for all of us. Our team, our community, we want to do it together the right way." (WOODTV.com)If you're looking for a new home in the Grand Rapids area, Patch and Redfin have you covered with this week's local real estate roundup. Five new properties have recently gone on the market, including a 2,388 square foot single-family home with 3 beds and 2 baths for $325,000. Click the link for more information on this and other Grand Rapids homes. Happy house hunting! (Grand Rapids Patch) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Grand Rapids: Arts in Motion Fundraiser Night - Arts in Motion (11:30 AM) City Commission Meeting - East Grand Rapids Community Center (6:00 PM) Moxie Strings Featuring FHN Orchestra - Forest Hills Fine Arts Center (7:00 PM) Songs, Psalms, And Silence – The Music of Lent - Catholic Information Center (7:00 PM) From my notebook: Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School is investigating allegations that a staff member provided alcohol to underage individuals. (MLive.com)It's opening season at John Ball Zoo, and the facility has plenty of fun attractions for everyone. Click to watch the video and learn more about what's happening at the zoo in 2022. (WZZM13.com)Families are invited to join the Grand Rapids Art Museum for spring break for Family Day on Apr. 7. Attendees can enjoy a day of interactive fun for all ages, including a scavenger hunt, an interactive musical performance with Joyful Sounds Music Studio, storytime, and more. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GR Sports Massage — (Visit website) Add your business here Loving the Grand Rapids Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.