Hunger Solution Center

Welcome to the Hunger Solution Center

In the Great Lakes Bay Region, where four in 10 families struggle (66,000 families) to afford basic necessities like food, healthcare, and childcare, the Hunger Solution Center stands as a beacon of hope. Through the combined efforts of Hidden Harvest and the East Side Soup Kitchen, we have tirelessly worked to feed our neighbors in need.

From 2004 to 2024, we increased our impact:

From serving 50,000 meals to serving 189,451 meals
Supported by 3,879 volunteers donating 45,000 hours
Donating 820,000 pounds of food per year to donating 3,783,545 million pounds of food per year
East Side Soup Kitchen has gone from 150 meals a day to 800 meals a day
Hidden Harvest rescued and redistributed nearly $12.5 million in food to their 191 nonprofits in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Lifetime Achievement: 55 million pounds of food rescued, equating to 41 million meals served - saving the community 150 million in food expenses

However, we cannot meet the growing needs with our current facilities.

To address this, we have launched the 555 Fundraising Campaign. This campaign aims to raise $555,000 by asking each of the 555,000 people in our region to donate just $1. The funds will support an $8.8 million expansion project, doubling our facility's size and capabilities. This expansion will enable us to rescue more food, provide more meals, and offer essential services like workforce development to help lift families out of poverty.

Every dollar invested represents hope for a hungry child, dignity for a struggling senior, and strength for our community. Join us in building a brighter future for all.

East Side Soup Kitchen

The East Side Soup Kitchen’s provides meals and hope in the heart of Saginaw. We are honored to serve our community, treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

All are welcome at the East Side Soup Kitchen, regardless of perceived need, race and or religious beliefs.

Click here for more information on the East Side Soup Kitchen.

More Information about East Side Soup Kitchen

Hidden Harvest

Hidden Harvest’s mission is to alleviate hunger and end food waste in the Great Lakes Bay Region by providing a safe and coordinated system of rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to feed people in need.

more information about Hidden Harvest.

The Vision

The Hunger Solution Center expansion project aims to significantly increase capacity for food storage, distribution, and community outreach. By adding modern facilities and expanding existing infrastructure, the project will enable the center to serve more families in need, reduce food insecurity, and foster sustainable solutions to hunger in the community. This initiative reflects a commitment to meeting growing demand while enhancing efficiency and accessibility. For additional project details click the link below.

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555 Campaign–We Need Your Help

While we're working with major donors and foundations to fund our $8.8 million expansion project, we're turning to our community for crucial grassroots support through our 555 Fundraising Campaign. Our goal is to raise $555,000 by asking each of the 555,000 people in our region to donate. This community-driven portion of our campaign will help double our facility's size and capabilities, enabling us to rescue more food, provide more meals, and offer essential services like workforce development to help lift families out of poverty. Every dollar invested represents hope for a hungry child, dignity for a struggling senior, and strength for our community. Join us in building a brighter future for all.

Imagine a community where no one has to wonder where their next meal is coming from.

For 20 years, the Hunger Solution Center has been a vital resource, housing both Hidden Harvest and the East Side Soup Kitchen. Together, they have provided nutritious meals and essential resources to individuals and families across the Great Lakes Bay Region. As the need continues to grow, so must our facility.

By becoming a Corporate Community Match Sponsor, your business can play a key role in the Hunger Solution Center Expansion Project. This expansion will increase our capacity to serve more people, enhance safety for volunteers and staff, and improve efficiency in hunger relief efforts. Your matching gift will inspire others to give, doubling the impact of every dollar raised. Join us in building a stronger, more food-secure community. Make your pledge today.

The Hunger Solution Center Building Expansion Project