Posts Tagged ‘Hunger Free Summer’
The Suburban Collection to ‘Drive Away Hunger’ with Gleaners
Originally posted on DBusiness To help households in Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, Monroe, and Macomb counties feed their families, The Suburban Collection announced its second annual Drive Away Hunger fundraising campaign in partnership with Gleaners Community Food Bank. The goal is to engage staff and the community to raise funds for 375,000 meals for Gleaners by…
Read More2021 Arts, Beats, & Eats Flagstar Food Drive
Flagstar Bank is partnering with Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats and Eats as the official bank & mortgage sponsor, and hosting the 11th annual Food Drive benefiting Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Headquartered in Detroit, Gleaners operates five distribution centers in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Monroe counties, which provide food to 510 partner…
Read MoreCommunity food program to provide a ‘Hunger-Free Summer’ for Southeast Michigan kids
They say hot months in the state are always a challenge as school lunch programs come to a halt. And now, due to the pandemic, the situation has gotten worse.
Read MoreA Kid’s Summer: Eat and Stay Safe This Season
Originally posted by Michigan Chronical COVID-19 is practically in the rearview mirror and with rates steadily declining and summer in full swing, it’s time to get the children outside and to play safely. The YMCA is offering children and youth several activities this summer with free programs, camps and activities. Latitia McCree, senior vice-president, Communications…
Read More2021 Hunger Free Summer Food Fight!
Gleaners is dedicated to serving as a reliable food resource for our communities, as it has for more than 40 years. To meet our hungry neighbors where they are, we will continue expanded and adapted distributions across Southeast Michigan to make sure kids, families, seniors, and other vulnerable hungry neighbors have access to nutritious food no matter where they live. To support our…
Read MoreGleaners Food Bank launches ‘Hunger Free Summer’ program to provide free meals to kids
Originally posted on WXYZ Gleaners Community Food Bank will provide meals to children all summer in hopes of providing a “Hunger Free Summer” for kids in Southeast Michigan. “Summer has always been a difficult time for families and children facing hunger, and last summer we saw some of the greatest community need we have ever…
Read MoreFamilies’ needs for emergency food services expected to soar this summer
Originally posted on WDIV According to projections from Feeding America, one in six people — including one in five children — across Southeast Michigan are at risk of facing hunger this summer. While the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified awareness about hunger throughout the region, it is a persistent issue that impacted vulnerable populations long before…
Read MoreMichiganders continue to face hunger this summer. Here’s how you can help.
Michiganders continue to face hunger this summer. Here’s how you can help.
Read MoreGleaners’ Emergency Response Update: August
Helping combat rising childhood hunger, welcoming back our volunteers and much more! Here are our updates and COVID-19 response efforts for August.
Read MoreSummer Spells Hunger for More Kids During COVID-19
Gleaners and our partners are working hard to help kids have a Hunger Free Summer admits the current crisis.
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