Forgotten Harvest

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.

Cynthia and Edsel Ford are working with Forgotten Harvest and WXYZ-TV to combat food insecurity in metro Detroit by matching donations and delivering meals to families. The initiative highlights rising challenges due to high grocery prices and housing costs, with Forgotten Harvest providing over 1.9 million food distributions last year.

Forgotten Harvest's Fenton farm aims to harvest over 1 million pounds of food this year, relying heavily on volunteers. Assistant Farm Manager Lori Setera leads volunteer efforts, emphasizing their critical role in planting, harvesting, and distributing crops like squash, corn, and zucchini to address food insecurity in Michigan.

Forgotten Harvest's Healthy Food, Healthy Kids program distributes 100,000 free lunches to children in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties during the summer, addressing food insecurity through donor funding and volunteer efforts. The initiative supports organizations like Mint Artists Guild, which employs youth in Detroit, ensuring consistent meals for children when school cafeterias are closed.

Forgotten Harvest, a non-profit in metro Detroit, combats food insecurity through 220 partner agencies, distributing food to over 600,000 people annually. The article highlights food distribution efforts at First Baptist International Church, where individuals like Diana Wilson and Kevin Caldwell rely on monthly assistance due to inflation and high food costs.

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital hosted its second annual health fair in Detroit, offering free health screenings, groceries, and entertainment. The event featured blood pressure, diabetes, and BMI checks, a mobile dentist, and direct physician consultations. Vendors and activities like the Detroit Youth Choir performance and Fire Clown Patrol added community engagement.