Accomplishments
DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Participation with Douglas Elementary School began with a pilot program of thirty students. With support of the Community Church of Douglas (CCD), approximately 40 students are currently enrolled, and being fed through the weekend backpack program for the 2018-2019 school year. The CCD is responsible for food acquisition, storage, preparation and delivery of weekend backpacks that are sent home each week with qualified students.
FENNVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The backpack program for the 2018-2019 school year Fennville Elementary School officially launched on September 4th. Over 100 students are currently participating in this program with the Community Church of Douglas and Pearl United Methodist Church in Fennville working together to procure food reserves, store food, pack and deliver.
Glen McNeil
President - Board member since 2017
Financial Advisor with Edward Jones
“What we do helps even the playing field and hopefully gives some local students the ability to focus on what a great education can provide.”
Tim Lemanski
Vice President - Board member since 2018.
Retired financial executive. Community volunteer.
“I have always volunteered with nonprofits that are dedicated to helping people in need of housing and food. CFL helps feed hungry kids.”
Joseph Blodgett MD
Treasurer – Board member since 2017
Pediatrician with Spectrum Health/Holland
“No child should go hungry!”
Janet Schmidt
Secretary - Board member since 2020
Community Volunteer Extraordinaire
“I enjoy working with all members of the community—especially children in need.”
Jim Sellman
Director
Retired Real Estate Broker
“I’m involved in CFL because I have a passion for seeing that children can thrive and strive to be all they can be and food and nutrition are a key component to that.”
Sharon Shanahan
Director - Board member since 2018
Restaurant/Caterer
“The knowledge that we are making a positive difference to some of our local kids’ immediate future is a powerful thing.”
George Stoutin
Founder, Past-President and Board member since 2017
Financial Advisor with Edward Jones
“Working with Ron Collins back in 2016, our goal was to create a sustainable organization to combat hunger in Allegan County and assemble a team to make this happen!”
Lois Tuttle
Director - Board member since 2017
Retired from Haworth Inc
“I love being part of CFL because I love being the hands and feet of Jesus.”
Ava Tringali
Representative of the Saugatuck High Interact Club
Board Member since 2021
“CFL allows me to interact and help my community, I am so grateful to be part of the board. CFL has helped me to grow as a person and build new relationships.”
Hanna Walker
Representative of the Saugatuck High Interact Club
Member since October 2021.
“I really love helping students in my school and others to get the food they need to help them in school or outside of school.”