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Hunger Solution Center
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  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Donors & Supporters
    • FAQs
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    • The Vision
  • Get Involved
    • Corporate/Business
    • Pass Your Plate
  • News & Events
  • Contact Us
  • Get Help

The History









Staff members of the East Side Soup Kitchen and Hidden Harvest on the original Hunger Solution Center groundbreaking day on 3/16/2005 









Hidden Harvest’s Rich Premo, East Side Soup Kitchen’s Pam Cole and longtime ESSK volunteer B.J. Humphreys 

Hidden Harvest

Founded in 1994, Hidden Harvest serves the Great Lakes Bay Region, including Saginaw, Midland, and Bay Counties, and partners with over 191 non-profits to distribute millions of pounds of food annually. 


Key Achievements:

  •  Rescued and distributed over 3.7 million pounds of food in 2024
  • Saved partner organizations an estimated $12.5 million annually
  • Expanded operations to include a state-of-the-art facility with increased storage and distribution capabilities

East Side Soup Kitchen

 Since 1980, the East Side Soup Kitchen has grown significantly, necessitating a move to a larger, more efficient facility.

 

Key Achievements:

  • Served over 189,000 meals annually
  • Expanded services to include workforce development programs and community support initiatives
  • Partnered with Hidden Harvest to create the Hunger Solution Center

Community Impact

 The Hunger Solution Center has made a significant impact on the Great Lakes Bay Region. In 2003, the East Side Soup Kitchen served 50,000 lunches, and Hidden Harvest distributed 820,000 pounds of food. By 2023, the number of lunches served had increased by over 244% to more than 172,373, and the amount of food distributed had grown by 336% to over 3,572,083 pounds. These numbers continue to rise today! 

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