Volunteering, A Family Affair

We turn our attention to the Beach Family for our next Weekend Survival Kits Volunteer Spotlight. Volunteers like Amanda and Maddie Beach warm our hearts. This dynamic mother-daughter duo has been con…

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The Importance of the Stimulus

The stimulus is an effective way to jump start the economy, and for many Americans it is more than that…it is a Godsend.  If you are among those who have managed to navigate the pandemic relati…

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What Calls Eric Trotochaud to Serve?

Weekend Survival Kit’s newest Board Member is Eric Trotochaud, when asked about what calls him to serve, two themes bubbled to the top, first his family business has always been in the hospitality s…

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Covid-19 Impact on the Operation of Weekend Survival Kits

A year ago, who would have thought that we would still be coping with the impact of a despicable and pernicious virus that has stolen loved ones, closeted families at home, closed or severely hampered…

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Volunteer Spotlight – East Lansing Rotary Club

Service clubs are an integral part of the sustained growth of Weekend Survival Kits. While there are many service clubs whose members support the mission of feeding hungry kids, in this Volunteer Spot…

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Giving Tuesday for Weekend Survival Kits

This Giving Tuesday Begins with Gratitude Giving Tuesday brings the opportunity to put heart and gratitude back into the holidays.  This year, more than ever, as the holiday season begins with Thanks…

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WSK Volunteer Spotlight – Meet Anna

For this Mom, Volunteering is a Family Affair This is the first installment of the new Weekend Survival Kits Volunteer Spotlight, we are pleased to put the spotlight on a long-time volunteer, someone …

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COVID-19 Safety Updates

This is a Covid 19 Safety update from Weekend Survival Kits. From the beginning of this school year we have been blessed with a spacious situation in the 2|42 Church Community Center.  As we began to…

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Welcome Kyla Parkllan

A Message from Jeff and Heather Gorsline: Please join us as we welcome Kyla Parkllan to our team as the new Director of Mid-Michigan Operations at Weekend Survival Kits. Heather and I are excited to h…

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Changes at Weekend Survival Kits

These past eight years, for Heather and me, doing the daily work of Weekend Survival Kits has clearly been a labor of love.  In the early days we were fueled by our passion to feed hungry kids and li…

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