Editorial: Forgotten Harvest telethon supports food insecurity in S.E. Michigan

The 2026 telethon for Forgotten Harvest, Metro Detroit's largest food rescue organization, raised tens of thousands of dollars with support from the Scripps Howard Fund and a matching gift from Cynthia and Edsel Ford. Forgotten Harvest distributes 144,000 pounds of surplus food daily to address food insecurity affecting over 1.5 million people in Michigan. The article highlights partnerships with churches, Detroit organizations, and the Detroit Auto Show.