Upcoming Events & Food Drives

Feb 9, 2019
Empty Bowls at Pewabic
Pewabic partners with Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan for its 27th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser.
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Feb 25, 2019
Meaningful Mondays at Detroit Taco Company
Come in for lunch or dinner at Detroit Taco Company on Monday, February 25th and 20% of your total bill will be donated to the Gleaners Community Food Bank!
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Mar 22, 2019 (9AM - 7PM) - Mar 23, 2019 (10 AM - 3 PM)
MI Design Center Sample Sale
Discover dramatic savings on fine furniture, lighting, flooring, rugs, fabric, art, and accessories! Admission is a non-perishable food item or monetary donation of your choice to benefit Gleaners...
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Food Bank News and Updates

Help feed hungry neighbors with your spare change!
No one should face hunger during the giving season. Join us in making a small difference every day, by making a donation and rounding up the change on your purchases to the nearest dollar for hungry neighbors.
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You Can't Have A Food Secure Child Without...
According to recent research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 13 million children in the United States live in food insecure homes, the long-term effects of which can have a detrimental effect on the bodies, minds, and behavior of children.
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Government Shutdown Update
Uncertainty remains – the current agreement will only last three weeks so the threat of another shutdown looms and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients are still vulnerable
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Collaborative Discussions on Food Insecurity
Food for Thought on WJR
Hosted by Dr. Phillip Knight, Executive Director of the Food Bank Council of Michigan, the show ‘Food for Thought’ is scheduled to air on Sunday nights at 8:00 PM after the Agriculture Report on News/Talk 760 AM WJR. Gerry Brisson, Chair of the Board of the Food Bank Council of Michigan, and President of Gleaners Community Food Bank will co-host the show. Topics include “Who’s Hungry,” “Spotlight on Senior Hunger,” and “Tools in the Anti-Hunger Tool Box – Creating the Safety Net”.
Listen to the latest show below! More shows will be added as they’re available.