More than one in eight people in Michigan will need emergency food assistance this year. Channel 7 and Art Van Furniture have teamed up for the "Together We Can" canned food drive to make a difference in the fight against hunger in Metro Detroit. From November 9 through December 13, donations of canned goods can be dropped off at any of the 17 Art Van Furniture locations throughout Metro Detroit. The donations will be distributed to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Gleaners Community Food Bank. Last year, Gleaners distributed 30 million pounds of food to the more than 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and disaster relief agencies it serves in Southeastern Michigan.
Art Van Locations
425 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 747-7170
2125 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 454-0900
50400 Gratiot, Chesterfield Twp., MI 48051 (586) 840-1995
33801 Gratiot, Clinton Twp., MI 48035 (586) 792-2810
15701 Market Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 982-9999
4101 E. Grand River, Howell, MI 48843 (517) 552-0720
29905 Seven Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48152 (248) 478-8870
27775 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377 (248) 348-8922
1234 32ND St., Port Huron, MI 48060 (810) 989-2049
32301 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073 (248) 549-2900
14055 Hall Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315 (586) 566-1490
22555 Greenfield, Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 569-3770
22035 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI 48180 (734) 287-4000
13855 E. Eight Mile Road, Warren, MI 48089 (586) 779-9530
6500 14 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48092 (586) 939-2100
5053 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI 48239 (248) 674-4731
8300 Wayne Road, Westland, MI 48185 (734) 425-9600
Shopping List
Here are some suggestions of canned and dry goods that are nutritious and easy to use. No opened containers or expired products, and avoid items in glass as they often break in transit.
Tuna Fish
Canned Meat
Beef stew
Meat Soups, Hearty Soups
Canned Spaghetti or Pasta
Beans (kidney, pinto, green, yellow, refried or black beans)
Baby Food or Formula
Ensure or other nutritional Supplements Drinks
Rice
Dry Beans
Noodles, Macaroni
Powdered Milk
Pancake or Baking Mixes
Cereal/Oatmeal
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter
Jelly (in plastic jars)
THESE ITEMS NEED TO BE IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER
Personal Care Items
Diapers
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Soap
Shampoo
Disposable Razors
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Dried Fruit – raisins, mangos, apricots, banana, apple
Nuts – low sodium, dry roast best
Trail Mix – Best without candy
Individual Cereal Boxes – especially with whole grain cereal
High Fiber Granola Bars
Cheese and Cracker individual packs
Apple Sauce Cups
Low Fat Popcorn
Pretzels
Jerky
Triscuits
Seeds-sunflower, pumpkin
Fruit leather – check for nutritional value and the lowest sugar
Rice and popcorn cakes
Individual vegetable juice – v-8 or tomato, low sodium
Individual canned 100% fruit juice
Cereal bars
Shelf stable cheese individual packs
Shelf stable yogurt, individual packs
Oatmeal Cookies
Individual soup, low sodium
Baked pita or bagel chips – whole grain choices if possible
Baked corn or potato Chips
NOTE: Any dairy items should be shelf stable, meaning you get it from the grocery store shelf and not the regrigerator. No need to refrigerate before opening.
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