Suggestions for Diagnostic Services are encouraged, and should be forwarded to the Faculty Coordinator. Your support, comments and recommendations and recommendations are imperative for the success of both Diagnostic Services and our clientele. Every day on the news we hear that this Country's economy is booming and unemployment figures are lower than they have been in years. Behind the headlines, however, there are many people who are struggling to make ends meet on a very tight budget. In addition, over half of those needing food charities are children and elderly people for whom working is difficult or impossible.
Food banks exist to connect needy people with wholesome donated food from many sources.
Fortunately for our state, the Michigan Agricultural Surplus System ensures that Michigan produce is included among those sources. MASS is a unique partnership involving the food banks, the agricultural community, the food processing industry, and state government. Funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture, this money allows growers and food processors in Michigan to donate their surplus food without taking on a heavy financial burden. Here are several ways that MASS can help food donors. MASS funds can reimburse donors for costs they incur to make the donation, such as harvesting, bagging, washing, etc.