Local Spotlight: Gleaners

Nutrition is something that we learn about at a very young age, but as we grow and age, it can fall to the wayside. Sometimes it’s due to circumstances out of our control, which can lead to lifelong problems. Gleaners Community Food Bank was founded to ensure that no neighbor goes unfed or unnourished. See how they’re working to create a hunger-free community in southeast Michigan!

Continuing the Legacy of Neighborly Love

Today, Gleaners works diligently to feed as many people as they can by collecting food donations and making food purchases from monetary donations. These food goods are then distributed through one of their many distribution centers where volunteers pack and ship food all over the state.

While good, old-fashioned food drives are extremely lucrative to their overall mission, Gleaners uses a variety of channels to collect and distribute food to those in need. They partner with a variety of agencies to spread the movement far and wide.

In fact, they’re currently developing cloud-based service insights software that will collect data on hunger in southeast Michigan. Using the data collected by Link2Feed, agencies throughout the state can better understand supply and demand to better serve those in need.

They’re also a big proponent of hunger and malnutrition education, which is why one of their largest facets as an organization is building awareness through campaigns like the M.I.L.K. Movement. This movement is about Making Investments in the Lives of Kids by providing nutritious food and comprehensive information about health and longevity.

Get Involved with Gleaners Today!

There are many ways to help the cause and continue the legacy of neighborly love. Make a monetary donation or give a food donation to one of the many food drives that they hold throughout the year.

Want to get even more involved? Organize a food drive or take advantage of one of their many volunteer opportunities. See how you can make a difference by connecting with them on Facebook and Instagram!