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…
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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…
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“When you’re food insecure, you have one problem. You don’t have two”
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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…
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Detroit Lions own Adrian Peterson gives to Gleaners
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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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Gleaners is expanding our partner network to help serve specific populations experiencing an urgent need for emergency food.
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A once-a-year opportunity to double your gift to Gleaners’ M.I.L.K. Movement
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Our new pantry model delivers healthy options to everyone in need.
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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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