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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.

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News and Updates

Gut health

Jan 14, 2025

By Paloma Cortes – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Gut health refers to the balance and functioning of the digestive system and it truly impacts our overall health. A good gut…

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Need for food assistance is high. Here’s what you can do to help.

Dec 23, 2024

Originally posted on the Detroit Free Press by Nushrat Rahman Across the region, metro Detroiters need food assistance. Pantries and nonprofits have reported high levels of need all year and…

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Kroger Food Drives Provide Winter Fuel for Southeast Michigan

Dec 23, 2024

Gleaners will host collection events across various counties in support of Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative.

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Inspiring Stories

Sharing Meals for a Brighter Diwali

2024 National Volunteer Week – Part 2

2024 National Volunteer Week – Part 1

Dave Zarek: Lifelong Leader, Inspiring through Action

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Events & Food Drives

2025 Heat or Eat

January 6 - February 14

When winter arrives and the influx of holiday help fades, many of our neighbors face impossible choices, like: heat my home or feed my family? No one should have to choose…

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2025 Oakland County Kroger January Food Drive

January 18 - January 19

Winter weather brings unique challenges: rising utility bills, public transit interruptions, unexpected illnesses, and the end of seasonal employment, to name a few. Many of our neighbors face difficult trade-offs,…

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2025 Power Up Detroit With Protein Drive

February 21 - February 28

The Power Up Detroit With Protein Drive is back for the 10th year in a row! The Henry Ford Hospital (HFH) Department of Nursing and Gleaners Community Food Bank of…

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