Our Partners - Weekend Survival Kits

Charity Partners

Organizations such as Weekend Survival Kits would not exist if it were not for the gracious support of partners like those highlighted on this page. We thank our partners and are honored to stand with them to give HOPE to hungry kids!

The Delta Dental national headquarters are located in Okemos, Michigan. Delta Dental partners with Weekend Survival Kits as part of its community outreach program, underwriting specific schools with the greatest need.

Arby’s works hard to make a difference in the communities they serve by impacting the issue of childhood hunger on national, state and local levels. They help kids achieve their dreams by supporting childhood hunger, youth leadership, and career readiness initiatives.

Acting responsibly and with integrity is nothing new to Jackson®. Jackson is committed to contributing to the social and economic well-being of the communities in which they are an employer. They also encourage employees to participate in projects and initiatives that strengthen those communities.

The Junior League of Lansing has chosen to be a partner by supporting one particular Lansing Public School. Choosing to underwrite the cost of a Lansing school is a big commitment, we are proud to have the members of Junior League of Lansing as partners.

Since about 2006 Doug and Alison Kahl have contributed personal funds to help cover the cost of food for five schools in their own community. In addition, they have secured funds from other sources such as local churches, friends, and business associates to help sustain a commitment to feed hungry kids in their community.

Evergreen Wealth Management, LLC is owned in part by Weekend Survival Kits’ Founder, Jeff Gorsline. Jeff and his Evergreen partners believe that living out their values and commitment to helping clients, extends to this mission of “Giving Hope to Hungry Kids.” Supporting children by eliminating barriers to their academic success is the ultimate investment in a brighter future.

Allegra is proud to serve the Okemos, Lansing, and Flint areas, and they recognize that their business can only remain as strong as the communities they serve. They are committed to the health of their community and of the businesses and organizations that comprise it. Owner Dave Muhlek and his staff are long time supporters of Weekend Survival Kits.

Weekend Survival Kits receives support from SodexoMagic particularly for our Lansing schools. Leader of SodexoMagic, Magic Johnson hasn’t forgotten his roots in this community. Since 2012 his company has provided transportation of the food kits to the participating Lansing schools and on occasion has sourced food items for the kits.

The Greater Lansing Food Bank delivers food to the Weekend Survival Kits distribution locations on a regular basis. The Greater Lansing Food Bank specializes in procuring the food and Weekend Survival Kits specializes in communicating with schools and distributing food kits. It truly is a team effort!

Northwest Initiative is all about creating healthy community, by focusing on neighborhoods and the people that live there. NorthWest Initiative has partnered with Weekend Survival Kits since 2012, and is currently assisting by packing food kits for several Lansing Public Schools.

Several area Rotary Clubs have offered financial support and volunteer support to Weekend Survival Kits. Weekend Survival Kits could not succeed without the volunteer and service efforts of these clubs:
East Lansing Rotary Club
Lansing Rotary Club
Williamston Sunrise Rotary
Haslett-Okemos Rotary Club

Weekend Survival Kits was the recipient of generosity of an entire faith community. The 2|42 Community Church opened their hearts and their building to us. They have allowed the WSK program to operate in their Okemos Community Center at no cost since 2020.

The Kiwanis Club of East Lansing is proud to be part of the Weekend Survival Kit team, delivering kits to many schools in the area. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.