Press Releases
Hats Against Hunger
February 10, 2012
One
of Metro Detroit’s best-known names in fashion will put his hats where his
heart is on February 23, 2012 when Mr. Song Millinery and Forgotten Harvest fight
hunger with the high fashion event, “Hats Against Hunger” inside Detroit’s newly-restored Madison Theater.
Forgotten Harvest CEO Appointed To Michigan Food Policy Council
February 6, 2012
Forgotten Harvest is honored that Governor Rick Snyder has
appointed Susan Goodell, Forgotten Harvest’s President & CEO, to the
Michigan Food Policy Council. “As a long-time resident of Michigan, I am
respectful of the trust that the Governor places on the members of this Council
and am deeply committed to providing thoughtful insights and guidance to our
State’s leadership for this critically important economic sector,” said Ms.
Goodell. “The health and development of Michigan’s food supply is important
in assuring that people facing dire need have access to healthy food now and in
encouraging the continued near- and long-term economic growth of our wonderful
State.”
Meijer Donates Semi-Tractor To Forgotten Harvest
January 30, 2012
While Meijer donates to thousands of charitable
organizations throughout the year, helping fight hunger has been a primary
focus of the supercenter chain for several years. In keeping with that
commitment, Meijer donated one tractor to Forgotten Harvest.
This is the second year the retailer donated
reconditioned tractors to local food banks and educational partners in the
Midwest. This year’s donation consisted of 18 reconditioned tractors valued at
more than $200,000, which were delivered earlier this month to community
partners in four states.
Jewish Congregation, Forgotten Harvest and Local Businesses to Deliver 5,000 Meals to the Hungry on Christmas in Metro Detroit
December 20, 2011
Area human service agencies, businesses, a Jewish congregation and community organizations are coming together to feed the hungry on Christmas Day 2011. 5,000 free meals will be delivered to agencies in Wayne,
The meals are being prepared at the Detroit Marriott at the
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center Partners with Forgotten Harvest for the ‘3rd Annual Forgotten Harvest Holiday Dinner
December 16, 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 will have 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.
Hunger Crisis Deepens-Forgotten Harvest Calls For Help
December 16, 2011
New statistics from
Kroger Donates Tons Of Chicken To Forgotten Harvest
December 13, 2011
More hungry Metro Detroit residents will have food to eat as a result of the $69,000 corporate check and 13,600 pounds of frozen chicken Kroger will present to Forgotten Harvest on Thursday, December 15. The poultry contribution results from a generous donation by Orland, Indiana-based Miller Amish Country Poultry, a distributor to Kroger’s
Nora Moroun, co-owner of Centra Family of Companies, Announces Largest Single Individual Gift In The History Of Forgotten Harvest
November 10, 2011
Nora Moroun, co-owner of Centra Family of Companies, announced the largest individual donation in the history of the Forgotten Harvest. Moroun’s personal campaign gift of over $200,000 came following visits to the organization and a partnership that was formed last year in a fundraising effort generated by the Ambassador Bridge Company at Ammex Global Marketplace duty free store located at the Ambassador Bridge U.S. plaza. “After observing the stellar work of Forgotten Harvest over the past year and the overwhelming hunger crisis we face as a community, I felt compelled to join Forgotten Harvest’s fight against hunger,” she stated. “I find it tragic that our children face hunger or a lack of food. No child, no family should have to go without food in metro Detroit.”
Volunteers Needed To Help Harvest Area Farms
September 30, 2011
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Forgotten Harvest and several faith-based and community leaders gathered at the Northland Shopping Center parking lot in Southfield, with the purpose of mobilizing area faith-based organizations, businesses and volunteer groups to help Forgotten Harvest fight the hunger crisis in metro Detroit. During the rally, Forgotten Harvest issued a call for volunteers for the 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.
Groups looking for volunteer opportunities can find more information at www.forgottenharvest.org or contact volunteer coordinator Krista Poole at kpoole@forgottenharvest.org.
Raise Your Hand Against Hunger Rally
September 23, 2011
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Forgotten Harvest will sponsor a rally featuring faith-based and community leaders at 11 a.m. at the Northland Shopping Center parking lot, north of 8 Mile on Greenfield Rd. in Southfield, with the purpose of fighting hunger in metro Detroit. The “Raise Your Hand Against Hunger” rally will address the hunger crisis in our community, challenging individuals, businesses and corporations to spring to action and make fighting the hunger crisis a priority.
Resources and information will be available for rally attendees in need of food.
Forgotten Harvest Named Among Top 5 Nationally in "10 Top-Notch Charities" List By Charity Navigator
September 12, 2011
Charity Navigator named Forgotten Harvest to its national “10 Top-Notch Charities” list. The list includes only the nonprofit organizations across the country that excel in three areas: financial; accountability and transparency; and effectiveness and results.
Last year, Charity Navigator expanded its methodology from one that solely looked at financial indicators to one that also includes metrics of accountability & transparency. Forgotten Harvest not only earned the highest 4-star rating for its financial strength, but also met all 17 accountability & transparency metrics.
Forgotten Harvest Hires Director Of School & Faith-Based Organizations
September 6, 2011
Bailie Rosenthal, Ph.D., has joined Forgotten Harvest as Director of Outreach for Schools and Faith-Based Organizations.
In her role as outreach director, Rosenthal will focus on extending and energizing reciprocal partnerships with schools, service and religious organizations to propel their respective missions. With Forgotten Harvest, she will utilize her networks to improve outcomes and expand resources for all collaborators in the partnership chain.
Champagne Cruise
August 4, 2011
Forgotten Harvest – Metro Detroit’s only mobile food rescue organization and the second largest in the country – and Westborn Markets will work together for the ninth consecutive year to drive hunger out of Metro Detroit with the elegant Champagne Cruise on Friday, August 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FORGOTTEN HARVEST PARTNERS WITH E.A.C.H., DETROIT RESCUE MISSION TO PROVIDE “DAILY BREAD” TO THOSE IN NEED
June 3, 2011
Forgotten Harvest, metro Detroit’s only food rescue organization, has teamed with EACH (Everyone A Chance to Heal) and Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries to provide “Daily Bread” to residents in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties and the city of Detroit where other programs don’t reach. Supporting the Daily Bread campaign this Monday, June 6 is an all-day telethon on WDIV-TV, running from 5 a.m. until 11 p.m. Donations to help support the Daily Bread program will be accepted until Friday, June 10 at www.forgottenharvest.org/donate.php.
FORGOTTEN HARVEST HIRES SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PLANNED GIFTS-COLLEEN OCHOA PETERS
May 24, 2011
Forgotten Harvest announces the hiring of Colleen Ochoa Peters as Senior Director of Strategic and Planned Gifts. Effective June 1, 2011, she will have responsibility for the organization’s Major and Planned Gift Development.
BUSCH’S FRESH FOOD MARKET AND WJR WILL HOST RADIOTHON TO BENEFIT FORGOTTEN HARVEST AND METRO DETROIT CHILDREN
May 13, 2011
News/Talk 760 WJR and Forgotten Harvest announce the Busch’s Fresh Food Market Million Meal Challenge to Benefit Forgotten Harvest radio campaign to rescue more food for children in Metro Detroit.PEPSI AND KROGER DONATE $50,000 TO HELP FORGOTTEN HARVEST FEED METRO DETROIT COMMUNITY
May 11, 2011
This past winter, Pepsi and Kroger teamed up to provide $50,000 to Forgotten Harvest to help feed the Metro Detroit hungry. The donation was made possible through the purchase of Pepsi products at participating southeastern Michigan Kroger stores from Jan. 10, 2011 through Mar. 27, 2011.
