Community Corner
Ralph Thayer Automotive Food Drive
and Gleaners Food BankWhat:Metro Detroit Holiday Food DriveWhere:34501 Plymouth Rd. Livonia, MI 48150When:November 18-30, 2013Hours:Mon/Thurs:9:00am - 9:00pmTues/Weds/Fri:9:00am - 6:00pmSat:9:00am - 4:00pmSun:Closed
Help Ralph Thayer Automotive make a difference in our community this Holiday Season by donating non-perishable food items to our Holiday Food Drive! All donations will go to Gleaners Food Bank of South Eastern Michigan. Our goal is to collect 500 pounds of food, which is equal to approximately 375 meals.
Are you aware of the need we have right here in metro Detroit?
Here are some facts about hunger directly from Gleaners:
• Over half a million people in southeast Michigan live in poverty.
• One in 8 people in Michigan will need emergency food this year.
• 40% of households served by Michigan food banks have at least 1 employed adult.
• 45% of people served by food banks live in suburb or rural areas.
• 8% of the people seeking emergency food are seniors.
• 40% of the people Gleaners serve are under the age of 18.
• Very young children who live in food insecure households are 2/3 more likely to be at risk for cognitive, motor or socio-economic problems.
• Food insecure children experience a 100% increase in fair/poor health and 23% higher rate of hospitalization since birth.
Your generous donations will help us and Gleaners Food Bank change the lives of those in our community by putting an end to hunger for those in our community. We are located in Livonia, Michigan, between Farmington Rd and Wayne Rd. We will be collecting items during our normal business hours as noted above. With any questions please contact us at 734-425-5400.
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Please no opened containers, homemade food or expired products, and avoid items in glass as they often break in transit.
Below are some suggestions of items Gleaners uses the most.
Tuna Fish
Canned Soups
Canned Meat
Spaghetti or Pasta
Dry or Canned Beans (kidney, pinto, green, yellow, refried or black beans)
Fruit Baby Food or Formula Ensure or other nutritional supplement drinks
Rice Noodles
Powdered Milk
Pancake or Baking Mixes
Cereal/Oatmeal (including single service sizes)
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter (in plastic jars)
Jelly (in plastic jars)
THESE ITEMS MUST BE IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER FROM FOOD GOODS
Personal Care Items:
Diapers
Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Soap
Shampoo
Disposable Razors
