Hunger Stories
On a cold Saturday evening in February, Rev. Dr. Steve Bland, Jr. of Liberty Temple Baptist Church turned on the local news as he prepared for Sunday church services. When…
Read MoreThe Suburban Collection donates 1 million meals to Drive Away Hunger
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across southeast Michigan, it set forth a chain of events that caused food insecurity to skyrocket overnight. Children lost access to free and reduced meals…
Read MoreFood insecurity increasing during the pandemic
“When you’re food insecure, you have one problem. You don’t have two”
Read MoreFood Banks Receive Boost from Stimulus Package
Originally posted on FREEP More than a million Michiganders who receive federal food assistance will see extra benefits loaded onto their Bridge cards later this monthand food banks and pantries…
Read MoreDetroit Lions own Adrian Peterson gives to Gleaners
Read MoreHow Community Organizations Are Changing to Meet the Needs of Food Insecure Detroiters
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.
Read MoreImmediate Relief Starts with Food
Gleaners is expanding our partner network to help serve specific populations experiencing an urgent need for emergency food.
Read MoreInvesting in the Lives of Kids
A once-a-year opportunity to double your gift to Gleaners’ M.I.L.K. Movement
Read MoreTremendous Turn Out for Fresh Nutritious Food
Our new pantry model delivers healthy options to everyone in need.
Read MoreGleaners and Weingartz ‘Mow Down Hunger’ to Provide 1M Meals
Gleaners Community Food Bank and Weingartz have partnered for the 11th annual Mow Down Hunger campaign, which runs Sept. 14 to Oct. 6.
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