KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Even though the Battle Creek meal will continue, officials with God’s Kitchen of Michigan say it is “with a heavy heart” that they announce the cancellation of their Thanksgiving dinner in Kalamazoo, a decision driven by “an alarming lack of donations.”
Reverend William Stein, Chairman and Co-Founder of God’s Kitchen of Michigan, says the annual gathering, which he says provides warm meals and a sense of community to those most in need, will not take place this year without the support of additional donors.
“We have been committed to feeding the hungry in Kalamazoo since our expansion in 2017, and we are profoundly grateful to our church and union sponsors in Battle Creek for their unwavering support,” said Reverend Stein, Chairman and Co-Founder of God’s Kitchen of Michigan. “However, I am disheartened by local media, particularly the Kalamazoo Gazette, WWMT, FOX 17, and WOOD TV, which have repeatedly declined to publish information about our fundraising efforts over the past four years. This has significantly hindered our ability to reach those who wish to help.”
Reverend Stein says, “The Thanksgiving meal in Kalamazoo was anticipated as a beacon of hope for many, yet without immediate community support, this essential service may be jeopardized. We encourage individuals and businesses alike to contribute to this critical cause.”
Donations can be sent as tax-deductible checks or money orders to God’s Kitchen of Michigan, P.O. Box 2632, Kalamazoo, MI 49003, before November 15. God’s Kitchen officials say due to time constraints, online donations cannot be processed in time for this year’s meal.
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