What We Do

For more than 32 years, Gleaners Community Food Bank has been "nourishing communities by feeding hungry people.” Last year, Gleaners distributed more than 30 million pounds of emergency food to over 430 partner soup kitchens, shelters and pantries in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Monroe counties. Of every dollar donated, Gleaners uses 95 cents for food and food programs. One dollar provides three meals for a hungry neighbor.
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Detroit Pistons Host Third Annual Pistons Care Telethon Benefiting Food Bank Council of Michigan

January 31, 2010

The Detroit Pistons announced today that the 2010 Pistons Care Telethon benefiting Food Bank Council of Michigan will take place on Tuesday, Mar. 2. Read more...

Women's Power Breakfast

Help Gleaners Reach Our Goal - 1 Million Meals to Feed Hungry Children

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Gleaners needs your help to meet the growing demand for emergency food in southeast Michigan. Break bread with your fellow corporate, civic and nonprofit women leaders while raising funds to feed our hungry neighbors. Learn more →

Simply by Pledging to Lose Weight, You Can Help Gleaners

Gleaners is excited to participate in the Pound for Pound Challenge, now in its second year. Pledge to lose pounds and General Mills, Subway, 24 Hour Fitness, Walgreens and The Biggest Loser will donate 14 cents per pound pledged and the proceeds go to Gleaners. Sign up at pfpchallenge.com, choose Gleaners and start losing today. Learn more →

Stories of Hope

Gleaners’ latest video features moving testimonials from volunteers, clients and representatives of Gleaners partner soup kitchens, food pantries and other nonprofit emergency food providers.

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