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Together We Can 

November 1 - November 25

It’s the most basic need of all, but still reportedly, one in every four households in Michigan face hunger. Art Van Furniture and WXYZ-TV believe that “Together We Can” make a difference.

From November 1 through November 25, donations of nonperishable food items can be dropped off at any of the 34 Art Van Furniture locations throughout Michigan. The donations will then be turned over to Gleaners Community Food Bank, which has been feeding the hungry in Michigan for over 34 years.

Art Van Locations

Click here for a complete list of store locations.

Shopping List:

Here are some suggestions of canned and dry goods that are nutritious and easy to use. No opened containers or expired products, and avoid items in glass as they often break in transit.

Tuna Fish
Canned Meat
Beef stew
Meat Soups, Hearty Soups
Canned Spaghetti or Pasta
Beans (kidney, pinto, green, yellow, refried or black beans)
Baby Food or Formula
Ensure or other nutritional Supplements Drinks
Rice
Dry Beans
Noodles, Macaroni
Powdered Milk
Pancake or Baking Mixes
Cereal/Oatmeal
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter
Jelly (in plastic jars)

THESE ITEMS NEED TO BE IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER
Personal Care Items
Diapers
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Soap
Shampoo
Disposable Razors

Healthy Snacks for Kids
Dried Fruit – raisins, mangos, apricots, banana, apple
Nuts – low sodium, dry roast best
Trail Mix – Best without candy
Individual Cereal Boxes – especially with whole grain cereal
High Fiber Granola Bars
Cheese and Cracker individual packs
Apple Sauce Cups
Low Fat Popcorn
Pretzels
Jerky
Triscuits
Seeds-sunflower, pumpkin
Fruit leather – check for nutritional value and the lowest sugar
Rice and popcorn cakes
Individual vegetable juice – v-8 or tomato, low sodium
Individual canned 100% fruit juice
Cereal bars
Shelf stable cheese individual packs
Shelf stable yogurt, individual packs
Oatmeal Cookies
Individual soup, low sodium
Baked pita or bagel chips – whole grain choices if possible
Baked corn or potato Chips

NOTE: Any dairy items should be shelf stable, meaning you get it from the grocery store shelf and not the regrigerator. No need to refrigerate before opening.

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