Yesterday, Ford Mobile Food Pantries delivered baby formula and diapers to metro Detroit non-profits. The donation was made possible thanks to a contribution of $100,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank from the Ford Motor Company Fund, the automaker's philanthropic arm. Thanks to help from The Kroger Company, Gleaners was able to stretch the donation, purchasing enough food and diapers for 7,000 infants for a month.
Unfortunately, nearly 20 percent of the more than 200,000 children in Southeast Michigan are unsure of where their next meal will come from, so additional support is always helpful. With this in mind, Ford set up a text-to-give option for its employees and the public to donate to Gleaners for the purchase of more formula.
“Meeting the most basic needs of families is the first step toward building stronger communities,” said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “Children need nutritious meals to build a strong foundation mentally and physically, and we hope this contribution will help give them a healthy start on a promising future.”Ford Fund today donated $100,000 to Gleaners Food Bank to buy enough formula to feed 7,000 infants for a month. pic.twitter.com/DLrQOp6WaI
— Ford in Community (@fordincommunity) March 16, 2016