Barry County United Way in Action | Grand Rapids News

When times get tough, the Barry County United Way steps up with a powerful safety net—offering everything from food assistance and kids’ literacy programs to Meals on Wheels and sports support. In just one year, Thornapple Kellogg families tapped into these services 15,000 times, with Middleville alone using the Fresh Food Initiative over 2,500 times. Executive Director Lani Forbes says these resources don’t just help—they change lives, providing critical relief and stability week after week. This community-driven effort proves that when people unite, they can build real, daily impact for those who need it most. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3cee81d33068cec