Hunger Stories
Sharing Meals for a Brighter Diwali
The Sarnaik endowment will help Gleaners ensure that people facing food insecurity in Southeast Michigan have access to sufficient, nutritious food. For the second year, the endowment will be used…
Read MoreFeel Good Fridge Program Expands Access to Fresh Food
Gleaners Community Food Bank, Whirlpool Corporation and Feeding America team up to improve access to healthy food options in Southeast Michigan communities.
Read More2024 National Volunteer Week – Part 2
Gleaners South Warehouse We continue our celebration of National Volunteer Week by shining a spotlight on some of our regular volunteers who are essential to our operations at the Gleaners…
Read More2024 National Volunteer Week – Part 1
Spotlight on Livingston County April 21 through April 27, 2024 is National Volunteer Week! To celebrate, we’re highlighting some of our longtime volunteers – allow us to introduce you to…
Read MoreDave Zarek: Lifelong Leader, Inspiring through Action
“I look at everything in a positive light. I’ve had a lot of trials and tribulations in my life when it comes to my health, but it’s become the story of my life to turn negative into positive. For me, that means helping people.”
Read MoreFox 2 Detroit – a Newsworthy Partner in our Efforts to Solve Hunger!
As 2023 comes to an end, we look back with gratitude for every volunteer, donor, community organization, business and friend whose support helped power our work throughout the year. Gleaners…
Read More12 Ways Gleaners is Serving Livingston County
From November 11 through November 22, 2023, we’re celebrating the 12 Days of Gleaners with 12 specific examples of how Gleaners is working throughout Livingston County to address food insecurity. …
Read MoreMetallica Donates $100K to Detroit Charities Following Concerts
Originally posted on WXYZ.com Metallica donated $100,000 to several Detroit charities following the band’s shows at Ford Field in Detroit over the weekend. The band’s charity, All Within My Hands,…
Read MoreHelp ‘Turn the Page’ on Hunger with Metallica
Metallica is headed to Detroit to perform at Ford Field on November 10 and 12, 2023, as part of their M72 World Tour – and they’re inviting fans to volunteer…
Read MoreRick Young – A True Hunger Hero
“I really want to motivate these kids to think about what they can do for charities. Giving back to others feels good – and it helps students feel good about themselves.”
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