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Comerica Bank and Kalamazoo Growlers Partner to Host 2nd Annual Food Drive Benefitting South Michigan Food Bank

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second straight year, Comerica Bank and the Kalamazoo Growlers are partnering to host a summer-long food drive benefitting South Michigan Food Bank from June 2 through July 27.

Key Points: 
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second straight year, Comerica Bank and the Kalamazoo Growlers are partnering to host a summer-long food drive benefitting South Michigan Food Bank from June 2 through July 27.
  • Additionally, Comerica Bank executives presented a $10,000 check to South Michigan Food Bank in support of its aid to the community.
  • South Michigan Food Bank, one of seven food banks in the state of Michigan, is providing food resources to 335 nonprofit partners like food pantries, soup kitchens, and other food programs feeding families.
  • South Michigan Food Bank is headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, and proudly serves the counties of Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee and St. Joseph.

Comerica Bank and Kalamazoo Growlers Food Drive Benefitting South Michigan Food Bank Generates Over 61,000 Meals

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Comerica Bank and Kalamazoo Growlers Food Drive, which culminated during a pre-game ceremony prior to the Growlers home game on Friday, August 12, generated over 61,000 meals for the South Michigan Food Bank and will aid in the efforts to reduce food insecurity in the community.

Key Points: 
  • Comerica believes in supporting and investing in programs like South Michigan Food Bank that protect our community's most vulnerable members."
  • Additionally, Comerica Bank executives presented a $10,000 check to South Michigan Food Bank in support of its aid to the community.
  • Over the past four years, Comerica Bank has contributed more than $20,000 in financial support to South Michigan Food Bank, generating over 120,000 meals.
  • South Michigan Food Bank, one of seven food banks in the state of Michigan, is providing food resources to 335 nonprofit partners like food pantries, soup kitchens, and other food programs feeding families.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Names New Baseball Coach

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College Athletic Director Russell Panico, Ph.D., today announced that Steve Bennecke has been named the new head baseball coach for the college.

Key Points: 
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College Athletic Director Russell Panico, Ph.D., today announced that Steve Bennecke has been named the new head baseball coach for the college.
  • "Coach Bennecke is a vested member of the local community and is extremely passionate about continuing the successful legacy of our baseball program and increasing the diversity of students participating on the team," Panico said.
  • "He will be a great addition to the athletic program at Kalamazoo Valley."
  • The Kalamazoo Valley men's baseball team season opener is March 25, 2022.