Author: 5loaves2fish

Have you marked Tuesday, August 13, on your summer calendar yet? That’s the night of our 3rd annual Big Change Equals Big Change event! This year, the event will be held at Bel Lago’s beautiful North Farm, and will once again feature the ever-popular music of Geno & The Big Change Band, along with scrumptious… Continue reading Let’s Make a Big Change!

Thank You, Dan & Marsha Edson! Thank you to generous donors Daniel and Marsha Edson for the gift of $50,000 to 5Loaves2Fish. Dan heard about 5Loaves2Fish from his wife Marsha and sister Patti, who had listened to Michelle and Bill speak about our organization at a recent United Women in Faith’s Northern Skies District event. Dan was deeply moved… Continue reading Major Gift Will Help Build A Stronger 5Loaves2Fish

Women’s History Month rightly brings to mind famous trailblazers from Harriet Tubman to Ruth Bader Ginsberg. But there are many women in our own community, who are making a difference on a daily basis. The Traverse City Record-Eagle recently highlighted some of those women, including 5Loaves2Fish co-founder and artist Michelle White. “I hope more people… Continue reading Celebrating Women’s Contributions in Northern Michigan

Home Missioners in MinistryDon’t miss the opportunity to join the ‘Voices from the Field’ virtual event this coming Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. to find out more about the work of the Office of Deaconess and Home Missioner. Administered by United Women in Faith, you will hear from people who are transforming their communities — including… Continue reading Voice of a Social Justice Warrior & More!

Get Ready For Big Change on August 22 Mark your calendars! Our 2nd annual Big Change Equals Big Change fundraiser is slated for Tuesday, August 22, and you will NOT want to miss it! The fun starts at 6 p.m. at Main Street Gallery’s magical spot along the Leland River, and attendees will be treated… Continue reading 2023 Summer Fundraisers

While 5Loaves2Fish is powered almost 100% by volunteers (thank you!), we do have two crucial staff members that are paid to keep this very active operation running smoothly and efficiently. Operations Director Emily Kanitz does an incredible job of handling the myriad of end-to-end logistics tied to sustaining a food outreach program. And now Emily… Continue reading Meet Caleb Piersma!