Posts Tagged ‘Gerry’
Gleaners food bank CEO to step down
Originally posted on Crain’s Detroit Business by Sherri Welch Gerry Brisson, president and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, will step down after leading the organization for…
Read MoreGleaners South Campus Announcement
On Thursday, Jan. 7, Gleaners’ President & CEO Gerry Brisson made a short but exciting virtual announcement about the organization’s future, our commitment to Detroit, and our increased ability to serve our community.
Read MoreGerry’s Tableside Chat: Meet Victor Green
Having a ‘can do’ attitude is a big help in the fight against hunger. Victor Green knows that firsthand. In this week’s chat, Gerry introduces us to the former Gleaners board member who serves as Director of Community Relations at Wayne State University. Watch to find out how he’s making a difference.
Read MoreGerry’s Tableside Chat: Meet Philanthropist Mike Acheson
He is a philanthropist and former Gleaners board chair who has spent thousands of hours as a volunteer, introduced dozens of influential leaders to the importance of food security, and…
Read MoreGerry’s Tableside Chat: What Motivates Dave
The goal of ending hunger is a very noble one. So says Dave VanderPloeg, who has been a board or committee member for Gleaners for more than 15 years. What motives Dave to help fight hunger? Find out in this week’s Gerry’s Tableside Chat.
Read MoreGerry’s Tableside Chat: Healthy Food Home Delivery
Our team truly goes the extra mile to get food to the homes of people who are chronically ill. It’s all part of our Healthy Food Home Delivery.
Read MoreGerry’s Tableside Chat: My Neighborhood Mobile Grocery
Gleaners’ My Neighborhood Mobile Grocery program helps solve transportation barriers by bringing a weekly pop-up market to families, seniors and veterans where they are.
Read MoreGerry’s Tableside Chat: How We Move Milk
Gerry introduces us to Lawrence Seay, who explains how our milk program grew.
Read MoreGerry’s Tableside Chat: Board Member Van Nguyen’s Story
Our board members come from a variety of professions, industries and even schools. Van Nguyen is Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Schoolcraft College.
Read MoreGerry’s Tableside Chat: Board Member Kyle Urek
In this week’s chat, Gerry introduces us to Kyle Urek, one of our newest board members.
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