Posts Tagged ‘Volunteer’
National Volunteer Week at Gleaners
In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25) Gleaners is celebrating a few of our most dedicated volunteers. Read their stories below and learn about the many ways volunteers help serve our hungry neighbors.
Read MoreL & M Manufacturing Inspires 13 Years of Giving
In 2006, L & M Machining & Manufacturing, Inc. started a food and fund drive in honor of Gleaners called “Fill the Skids, Feed the Kids.”
Read MoreKroger Makes Donating Food Easy with January-February In-store Drives
The Kroger January Food Drive will again benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank.
Read MoreGerry’s Tableside Chat: Livingston County Volunteer Leader
Our volunteers wear many hats and take on many different roles and David Seibert is no exception. He’s been a volunteer leader with Gleaners in Livingston County for more than 17 years. In this week’s chat, meet David and learn what inspires him most.
Read MoreGerry’s Tableside Chat: Why Fred Volunteers Daily
Our volunteers put in thousands of hours to help with packing, sorting, distribution deliveries, and more to make sure that our community is fed. In this week’s chat, Gerry introduces us to volunteer Fred Guttman, who comes in nearly every day. Since last September, he’s put in almost 160 volunteer hours, and he’s just getting…
Read MoreGerry’s Tableside Chat: Why Volunteering Matters
We couldn’t do the important work we do without our volunteers. Last year alone, we organized more than 57,000 volunteer shifts to advance Gleaners’ mission.
Read MoreDetroit Catholic: Local Charities Report Drop-off in Volunteers After Holidays, Ask Catholics to Help During Lent
Gleaners Community Food Bank reports a 15 percent drop in the number of volunteers since Christmas, while Catholic organizations such as All Saints Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry and the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and Services Center in Detroit are also urging more people to consider volunteering, especially during weekdays. Denise Leduc, director of community engagement…
Read MoreGleaners’ Distinguished Volunteers
Gleaners Community Food Bank has identified seven individuals to celebrate for their commitment to our organization. We have nominated them as Distinguished Volunteers through the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Distinguished Volunteers inspire with their passion and motivation and always go the extra mile. Dave VanAsseltIngenious Dave VanAsselt used his expertise in software development to construct…
Read MoreParticipant to Volunteer: John Miller
John Miller worked for over 20 years as a chef. He spent time with organizations such as Sodexo, and prepared meals for students at Madonna University. He loved his work and his field, and he was good at his job. In his 60s, John was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure. Untreated too long,…
Read MoreHigher Hopes! Brings Hope for the Holidays
The holiday season is quickly approaching and the prospect of turkey dinners, pumpkin pie and football has many families eagerly anticipating the opportunity to relax and indulge. ‘Tis the season to celebrate with your loved ones, reflect on all you are thankful for and eat until you pop – but what about the families that…
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