GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Fraternal Order of Eagles will host a food drive for Streams GR at their annual international convention beginning Saturday.
The Streams Food Center serves nearly 600 families each month in one of Kent County’s most underserved neighborhoods.
Donations can be dropped off at a collection area at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel or purchased via the Streams Amazon Wish List. Monetary donations also are being accepted.
The convention runs through July 9 in Grand Rapids.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles provided more details in a news release:
During their annual international convention held July 5, 2025 – July 9, 2025, in Grand Rapids, the Eagles are hosting a large-scale food drive to support the Streams Food Center, which serves nearly 600 families each month in one of Kent County’s most underserved neighborhoods.
"We may not be able to cure hunger everywhere—but as a leading, community-based organization, we’re committed to doing everything we can to fight it from sea to shining sea. Every time we choose a charity, we put our hearts into making a real difference in that community."
-Kimball Williams, Past Southeast Regional Madam President, Fraternal Order of Eagles
Convention attendees and community members are encouraged to contribute non-perishable items such as pasta, cereal, cereal bars, rice, and crackers. Donations can be dropped off at the designated collection area at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel or purchased via the Streams Amazon Wish List. Monetary donations are also being accepted, with 100% of funds going directly to purchase food at wholesale pricing.
“We’re grateful to the Eagles for choosing to make a local impact while they’re in Grand Rapids,” said Kurtis Kaechele, Executive Director of Streams. “With the rising cost of groceries and a significant increase in families seeking assistance, this support couldn’t come at a better time.”
To participate:
1) Drop off food donations on the second floor of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.
2) Purchase from the Streams Amazon Wish List or donate directly at: streamsgr.org/donate
About Streams:
Streams is a nonprofit organization based in Grand Rapids, MI, providing essential services in education, food access, and community development. Located in the heart of one of Kent County’s most underserved neighborhoods, Streams serves over 2,000 families each month through interconnected programs that address immediate needs and empower long-term transformation. Learn more at www.streamsgr.org.
About the Fraternal Order of Eagles:
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international non-profit organization uniting fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, and hope. The F.O.E. donates more than $10 million a year to local communities, fundraisers, charities and more. As part of its philosophy, the F.O.E. gives back 100 percent of monies raised in the form of grants. Fundraisers are conducted for eight major charities, including kidney, heart, diabetes, cancer and spinal cord injury funds, a children’s fund, memorial foundation and the Golden Eagle Fund.