Hunger Stories
Taylor Swift Gives ‘Generous’ Donation to Gleaners
Originally posted on People.com Taylor Swift is spreading some joy during her Eras Tour — onstage and beyond. The musician, 33, made a donation to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan this…
Read MoreSNAP cuts leave Michigan families, food banks struggling
Originally posted on michiganadvance.com It’s 8 a.m. on a Wednesday morning, which means Karen Palumbo is on the move. Cradling loaves of bread, she deftly maneuvers under the neon lights…
Read MoreInliner Solutions, IWPC Host Turkey and Ham Giveaway with Gleaners
On Thursday, November 17, Gleaners received an amazing donation of 500 turkeys and 500 hams from Inland Waters Pollution Control and Inliner Solutions! We are grateful for their generosity so that members of…
Read MoreOriginally posted on clickondetroit.com DETROIT – Sunday, as the Detroit Lions took on the Miami Dolphins, fans had a chance to give back to the community. The Detroit Lions Foundation teamed up with Gleaners Community…
Read MoreDairy plays a vital role in food security
Originally posted on Michigan Farm News Milk is one of the most frequently requested items at food banks, but it’s one of the least likely to be donated because temperature…
Read MoreFood banks feel strained as COVID-19 resources end, inflation hits with heightened need
Originally posted on Detroit Free Press Back in January, Brother Rob Roemer said about 40 people came to the food bank at Capuchin Services every day. By June, it was…
Read MoreOn a Friday afternoon, a Gleaners semi-truck pulls into the parking lot outside of the Oakland County Health Department in Southfield. It’s packed to the brim with fresh produce, gallons…
Read MoreThis past month, SV Temple of Michigan raised $15,000 – or 90,000 meals – for Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeast Michigan. This generous contribution was the result of a…
Read MoreOriginally posted on Crains Ford Motor Co.’s pilot program will use autonomous shuttles to deliver 10,000 pounds of food. Ford Motor Co. is combining research and philanthropy with a pilot…
Read MoreVolunteers do the impossible at Gleaners Food Bank
Originally posted on Fox 2 It’s not food or logistics, but payroll that can be the biggest expense for food banks. Paying employees can eat into the funds meant to…
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