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Forgotten Harvest Becomes Nation's Top Food Rescue Operation
May 10, 2012
By the end of June, Forgotten Harvest will become the nation's largest food rescue organization, having delivered 42 million pounds of fresh food for people in or near poverty during the 2011-12 fiscal year.How Do You Like Them Apples? Orchard's Produce to Relieve Detroit Hunger
May 10, 2012
With the support of the Metro Detroit community, a local orchard and Detroit-based food rescue organization are putting a new twist on an old cliché – an apple a day keeps the hunger away.Transgender Day of Visibility pairs volunteering with community
April 12, 2012
SOUTHFIELD - As transgender individuals measured out servings of caramel for Forgotten Harvest, they talked about their experiences and showed the other volunteers at the large food pantry that they are just like most people - helpful, friendly, approachable, and normal.
Wayne State University students help feed hungry Detroit
April 11, 2012
Paul Reagan, senior lecturer of management at the Wayne State School of Business Administration, and his students have partnered with Forgotten Harvest, a nonprofit organization in the metro Detroit community, for the past two years.Concert to benefit Forgotten Harvest and Macomb Charitable Foundation
April 4, 2012
The Rockin' 4 Hunger 2012 concert event at the Lafayette Grande Ballroom in Pontiac on April 28 from 7 p.m. to midnight will feature the bands Category 5, SoulKrackers and Fade to Gray. Cost per ticket is $55, with proceeds to benefit the Macomb Charitable Foundation and Forgotten Harvest.Make reservations for Birmingham's Winter Restaurant Week
January 17, 2012
Twenty of Birmingham’s most popular dining destinations will participate in the city’s two-week Winter Restaurant Week promotion Jan. 30-Feb. 3 and Feb. 6-10 with Forgotten Harvest as their charity partner.Autistic Wyandotte Girl Inspires Others Through Her Compassion
January 6, 2012
Trinity Rain Irby, 11, teaches about autism and caring through her artwork, acting and behavior.Birmingham Restaurants Partner with Forgotten Harvest
January 1, 2012
Michigan Tax Credit Expires December 31, 2011
December 29, 2011
Michigan tax credits for emergency food providers like Forgotten Harvest will expire on December 31, 2011. Couples can qualify for a tax credit of up to $200 on 2011 State of Michigan tax returns. A generous tax credit is available to businesses as well. Forgotten Harvest donations can be made online at https://www.forgottenharvest.org/donate.php or over the phone at 888-332-7140 until midnight 12/31/11.Huge Holiday Dinner Sponsored By Forgotten Harvest
December 22, 2011
On Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 5 p.m., more than one thousand people, including nearly 700 children, served by emergency food providers across the City of Detroit were served a meal to remember as Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center and Forgotten Harvest present The 3rd Annual Forgotten Harvest Holiday Dinner Exclusively Presented by the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
Food Banks Lose State Aid-Need For Services Grow
October 16, 2011
Charities and agencies that help people who are poor and unemployed are bracing for what could be a flood of needy people seeking help after state welfare rolls are cut by about 41,000 people next month.
Adding to the dire situation: State money collected to help poor people with heating bills remains in legal limbo, and agencies that help poor people are seeing federal and state funding shrink.
According to the state Department of Human Resources, 43 agencies -- food banks and soup kitchens -- have been cut from Emergency Services funding for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1. Last fiscal year, they received a total of $1,261,659 in funding.
Forgotten Harvest Tackles Growing Need For Food In Pontiac
October 15, 2011
The task of overcoming that issue weighs heavily on some emergency food relief organizations serving Oakland County.“We’ve been under added stress for almost three years now,” said Russ Russell, chief development officer of the nonprofit Forgotten Harvest.
Forgotten Harvest rescues usable perishable food items from being thrown out and serves them to those in need.
“The unfortunate thing is while we grow at the incredible rate that we are, it’s not enough,” Russell said.
“It’s very difficult for us to know that there are hungry children that will go to bed to sleep tonight without any food and knowing that we as Americans throw away about 25 percent of all edible food that is really good.”
Russell said Metro Detroit is in a hunger crisis, whether people realize it or not.
Macomb Farms Rally To Help Hungry
October 9, 2011
Volunteers Rally To Harvest Food From Area Farms For The Hungry
October 8, 2011
To volunteer for a farm harvest, visit www.forgottenharvest.org or call Krista Poole at 248-967-1500 ext 114.
Seasame Street Fights Hunger
October 6, 2011
A highlight video from Sesame Street's newest primetime special, Growing Hope Against Hunger. This one-hour special, made possible by the generous support of Walmart, raises awareness of the widespread issue of hunger in our country. 1 in 2 children in Detroit face hunger everyday. No one should have to go hungry in our community!
Volunteers Needed To Help Harvest Area Farms
October 1, 2011
Forgotten Harvest issued a call for volunteers for its first annual Community Harvest Days, a partnership with local farmers to harvest corn, beans, peppers, melons and squash to feed hungry metro Detroiters. Harvest Days will be held on Saturdays from October through November.
Forgotten Harvest CEO Receives-Shining Light Award
August 28, 2011
Susan Goodell, president and CEO of Forgotten Harvest, has been recognized as one of the metro Detroit region's dedicated leaders and awarded the prestigious Eleanor Josaitis-Unsung Hero Award. The award is sponsored by the Detroit Free Press and Metropolitan Affairs Coalition, a group of business, labor and government leaders working for change in the region.Champagne Cruise
August 10, 2011
Your guide to events at the Champagne Cruise. Hurry! Tickets are still available for the Forgotten Harvest Champagne Cruise event. Purchase them online today!A Hunger Free Summer For Our Kids
June 23, 2011
Forgotten Harvest and Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan (Gleaners) are partnering with Charter One Foundation and other corporate and community donors to provide 2 million meals to hungry southeast Michigan children this summer through their Hunger Free Summer campaign.
Forgotten Harvest Advisory Board Member Honored As Hunger Activist
June 11, 2011
Joel Jacob, Forgotten Harvest Advisory Board Member, was honored by the Jewish Community Relations Council as the group's 2011 Activist of the Year for his work with MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, which provides grants to help community organizations feed people.TMT Racing Drives For Forgotten Harvest
June 10, 2011
Fiat & FIGO Salon Partner With Forgotten Harvest In Fiat 500 Car Giveaway
May 26, 2011
Friday has been renamed to "Fiat at FIGO on Fridays" at the FIGO Salon in Birmingham, Michigan. One lucky visitor to the FIGO salon will win a 2012 Fiat 500. FIGO will donate 10% of all retail sales to Forgotten Harvest every Friday and will hold a silent auction from local business organizations to benefit Forgotten Harvest.Fiat To Partner With Forgotten Harvest-Detroit Free Press
May 26, 2011
Colleen Peters Joins Forgotten Harvest As Senior Director Of Planned Gifts-Crain's
May 24, 2011
Kroger & Pepsi Award Forgotten Harvest $50,000
May 22, 2011
Fox 2, Urban Farming & Forgotten Harvest Sponsor A Community Garden
May 22, 2011
Fox 2, Urban Farming & Forgotten Harvest will partner to grow a community garden at the Fox 2 studios in Southfield. Produce will be distributed to Forgotten Harvest agencies.
Sinbad Plays To A Full House At Forgotten Harvest 19th Annual Comedy Night Event
May 21, 2011
Carhartt Outfits Forgotten Harvest Drivers-Macomb Daily
May 7, 2011
Forogtten Harvest drivers will be outfitted with a full line of all-weather work gear from Carhartt. More than $30,000 worth of gear was supplied.Forgotten Harvest & Biggby Coffee Partner To Fight Hunger In Metro Detroit
April 28, 2011
Michigan Food & Beverage, Salvation Army and Forgotten Harvest Announce Project Hunger Campaign
April 21, 2011
Forgotten Harvest CEO Visits Israel To Research Best Practices In World Fight Against Hunger
April 20, 2011
Forgotten Harvest CEO and President Susan Goodell has ben awarded a grant from the McGregor Fund that will enable her to travel throughout the world over the next 18 months and research food rescue best practices in the fight against hunger.Metro Day Of Empowerment Volunteers Assist Forgotten Harvest
March 31, 2011
Motor City Casino Partners With Forgotten Harvest-Detroit Free Press
March 9, 2011
400 Area Churches To Partner With Forgotten Harvest-CNBC
March 9, 2011
"RoboCop" Star Peter Weller Gets Behind Forgotten Harvest-Detroit Free Press
March 8, 2011
RoboCop Now Pitching For Forgotten Harvest-Detroit News
March 8, 2011
Northville Art House & Forgotten Harvest To Present First Annual "Reel Michigan" Film Festival-Observer Eccentric
March 6, 2011
Charity Vault Reports On RoboCharity
February 25, 2011
Ag Secretary Announces New Hunger Initiatives
February 25, 2011
RoboCharity Continues To Grow-Detroit Regional News Hub
February 24, 2011
There's Food To Be Rescued For The Hungry-Oakland Press
February 21, 2011
RoboCop & Twitterverse Hunger Warriors To The Rescue - RoboCharity Created To Raise Funds For Forgotten Harvest
February 21, 2011
RoboCop Joins Movement To Feed Detroit Hungry-Detroit News
February 18, 2011
Geeks Unite To Help Feed Metro Detroit Hungry! MTV-Geekweek
February 17, 2011
Comic Creator Ron Marz Helps Support Forgotten Harvest
February 17, 2011
Carhartt Provides Apparel For Forgotten Harvest Drivers
February 1, 2011
It Takes A Community
January 30, 2011
Texting Could Help End Hunger In Metro Detroit
January 16, 2011
Westborn Market Makes Major Donation To Forgotten Harvest-Dearborn Free Press
December 31, 2010
Suburban Ford Makes Donation to Forgotten Harvest-Macomb Daily
December 30, 2010
Shelby Natives Donate To Forgotten Harvest-Advisor & Source
December 30, 2010
Huntington Bank Matching Gift-Oakland Press
December 24, 2010
Walmart Donates Refrigerated Truck-Detroit Free Press
December 21, 2010
Walmart Donates Refrigerated Truck-USA Today
December 21, 2010
Kroger Donates 10,000 lbs. of Chicken-Oakland Press
December 19, 2010
Home Improvement Host Murray Gula Raises Funds For Forgotten Harvest-Michiguide.com
December 17, 2010
Forgotten Harvest Turkey Express-Detroit Free Press
December 12, 2010
Ambassador Bridge & Duty Free Donate to Forgotten Harvest-Oakland Press
December 5, 2010
Chase Workers Target Hunger in Detroit Area-Detroit Free Press
December 5, 2010
Forgotten Harvest Hopes to Feed Thousands This Thanksgiving-Oakland Press
November 25, 2010
AARP & Wayne State University Hold a Food Drive For Forgotten Harvest-FOX 2
November 16, 2010
Forgotten Harvest Fending Off Hunger-Macomb Daily
November 12, 2010
Food Banks Try to Do More With Less - Detroit Free Press
November 6, 2010
The worst part about helping the hungry people in metro Detroit is when you have to say no because there isn't any food to give them, say those who run local charities....Pistons team up to fight hunger - Detroit Free Press
October 19, 2010
Arts, Beats & Eats raises $351,213 to help local charities - Daily Tribune
October 7, 2010
Festival brought $39M to areaFord Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Citizens Bank announced that a record breaking $351,213 was raised from gate admission, beverage proceeds, the Arts Du Jour charity preview event and parking fees, as well as sponsorships and other festival initiatives.
Detroiters dig deeper for charities - Detroit Free Press
September 22, 2010
Prep rivals line up together for good causes - Daily Tribune
September 10, 2010
Evander Holyfield Announces a Partnership With Forgotten Harvest - Life
August 12, 2010
Holyfield Continues Quest to Reclaim Title in Detroit - Macomb Daily
August 12, 2010
DETROIT — Former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield will continue his quest to be the undisputed heavyweight champion in Detroit.
Coalition makes sure kids get lunch all summer long -Oakland Press
August 12, 2010
Lunchmeat and cheese sandwich, pudding or yogurt, piece of fruit, juice or milk. One boxed lunch down, 500 more to pack...
Champagne Cruise on Aug. 20th - Royal Oak Tribune
August 12, 2010
Forgotten Harvest and Westborn Markets are preparing for their eighth anual Champagne Cruse on August 20th from 6-10 p.m. at the market, 27659 Woodward Ave., Berkley.
All the Belts: That's Holyfield's plan after the fight here - Detroit Free Press
August 10, 2010
Five-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield will be fighting to end hunger when he headlines a pay-per-view boxing card in Detroit in November.
