Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan’s Post

We are thrilled to share our progress on our launch-and-learn pilot, Fresh! by Gleaners, located on 8 Mile in Warren, Michigan - a place where hunger diminishes, and optimism thrives! Gleaners believes hunger can be solved and that our community is strengthened when neighbors have access to the nutritious food they need. When it opens in early 2025, Fresh! will provide fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and eggs through dignified shopping experiences inspired by years of collaborative research and retail grocery advances like pre-order curbside pick-up and refrigerated lockers. Check out the progress on Fresh! by Gleaners and learn more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ev5sow

Thank you so much to our partners, volunteers, and supporters for working alongside us to take hunger off the table for the kids and families in Southeast Michigan! We couldn't do it without you. 💚

Your donation is still being doubled until midnight thanks to our generous partners at Weingartz! Every $1 donated = 6 meals for kids and families in our community. Your donation will help strengthen programs like School Food Mobiles—drive-up grocery distributions that provide local school communities with nutritious dairy, fresh produce, and lean protein. Double your impact today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LijIV8

IT’S DOUBLE YOUR DONATION DAY! Today is the last day to have your donation matched by WEINGARTZ! $1 donated = 6 meals for kids and families in our community. When we mow down hunger, we clear the way for kids to thrive! Your support provides nutritious dairy, produce, and meat through grocery distributions, snack pantries, after-school meal programs, and more. Don’t miss this chance to double your impact and make a real difference this school year! Mow down hunger today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LijIV8

Dr. Julie Bedford, Senior Director of School Partnerships at Gleaners, is leading Gleaners’ efforts to ensure every child in our community has the nutrition they need to thrive. “Gleaners’ school programs are about so much more than food,” Dr. Bedford says. “Our goal is to feed kids and serve the entire school community well. I’m constantly asking, ‘What more can we do?’” When you support Mow Down Hunger, you’re not only ensuring kids receive nutritious food, you’re also empowering Gleaners to deepen our impact in schools throughout the region. https://bit.ly/3LijIV8

Thank you so much to the dedicated Bosch USA team for volunteering last week to pack 620 boxes at our Taylor warehouse. These boxes contain 1,500 pounds of food that will provide 1,200 meals for our senior neighbors! 💚

When kids have nutritious food to eat, they’re more likely to attend class, retain information, and achieve their academic goals. When you support Mow Down Hunger, you’re investing in the future leaders of your community. 🌟 From now until October 1, WEINGARTZ is matching donations – dollar for dollar – up to one million meals to help take hunger off the table. Together, we can nurture the growth of kids in our community! https://bit.ly/3LijIV8

Are you looking for a fun team-building activity for your group that also serves the community? Volunteer with us! Gleaners is always ready to host your corporate group, class trip, sports team, friend group, family, or community group. We can't wait to make an impact with you! 💚 https://bit.ly/3LRbR0N

Gleaners’ Nutrition Education team offers programming aimed at empowering community members to make food-related choices that support overall health and well-being. 💚 As a piece of this work, the Nutrition Pantry Program supports our pantry partners to meet the nutrition, health, and cultural needs of those they serve. All programs are tailored to meet the needs of our diverse community. Learn more about the Nutrition Pantry Program ➡️ https://bit.ly/3B7FEjP

As students settle into the new school year, you can help ensure they have the nutrition they need to thrive! Take it from Zyaire, a local 4th grader whose favorite foods are apples, pickles, and carrots: “You should eat healthy foods so you can stay in shape and be strong!” Your support helps Gleaners provide kids and families with essential items for growing minds and bodies—like fresh milk, produce, and lean proteins. Plus, during Mow Down Hunger, WEINGARTZ will match every dollar you give, doubling your impact up to 1 million meals! https://bit.ly/3LijIV8