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Gleaners COVID-19 Response

Food banks are and always will be essential service providers.

We are continuing to update our website with news and services related to the state of emergency and COVID-19.

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Gleaners has expanded our food distributions to help feed those in need.

Click the button below for an up-to-the-minute list and calendar of our mobile distributions. Find fresh food at a location near you.

Serving Southeastern Michigan Since 1977

To achieve a healthy, hunger-free community by empowering the people we serve through education, advocacy, access, and community engagement; building strong, collaborative partnerships with others in the community who also win when hunger is solved; setting best practices; and cultivating and fostering an energizing and spirited workforce.

News and Updates

Dresner Foundation Awards Gleaners With $81,500 Grant

Nov 4, 2020

In support of the food distribution programs at the Mercado Food Hub at the Ford Resource and Engagement Center.

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How Community Organizations Are Changing to Meet the Needs of Food Insecure Detroiters

Nov 4, 2020

The pandemic has exacerbated pressures on local food pantries, but Detroit’s robust aid networks are expanding to get fresh food to people who need it.

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Immediate Relief Starts with Food

Nov 4, 2020

Gleaners is expanding our partner network to help serve specific populations experiencing an urgent need for emergency food.

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Events & Food Drives

The 2020 M.I.L.K. Gala

October 9 - November 30

Our M.I.L.K. Gala is cancelled due to the current health crisis, however, Making Investments in the Lives of Kids now is more important than ever before.

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Warriors Against Hunger

October 15 @ 8:00 am - November 15 @ 5:00 pm

Our first annual Warriors Against Hunger Campaign will benefit our veteran-specific partner agencies.

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2020 Combined Federal Giving

October 20, 2020 - January 15, 2021

Federal employees and retirees can support Gleaners through the Combined Federal Giving Campaign online pledge portal and Giving mobile app. Donors can make supplemental, one-time or recurring donations to 2020…

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