Forgotten Harvest

Did you know cinnamon was once more valuable than gold? 💰 Check out these 5 fun spice facts and see why these tiny ingredients have made there place in the world for centuries! We are about half way through the 6th Annual Chef Shobe Spice Drive! This year we are trying to collect more spices than ever before! We have expanded our drop off locations to reach as many spice donors we can in the tri-county area. To view locations or make a monetary donation visit https://lnkd.in/gJez7Mmd.

Today is World Food Day and we’re reminded that good food should never go to waste when so many are in need. Every day, Forgotten Harvest rescues fresh, healthy food that would otherwise be thrown away and redistributes it to families across Metro Detroit. This year, with grocery prices up nearly 25% since 2020, more neighbors than ever are turning to emergency food. Your support and volunteerism help ensure no one goes hungry while good food goes uneaten. 💚 Join us in nourishing our community, one meal at a time. www.forgottenharvest.org

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Harvest season is in FULL EFFECT! ✨🙌 This year, we have a massive goal to harvest ONE MILLION POUNDS of food for our community members who need it most, but we cannot do that without you! Harvesting produce on the farm is hard work but incredibly fulfilling. These opportunities are perfect for a team-building day with your coworkers and your friends. Each day, we have multiple groups from corporations, community clubs, and organizations looking to make a difference within their community. We are in great need to fill these opportunities through to the end of the season, which is extended into December to harvest collard greens for our Hope for the Holidays distributions. Sign your team up today! 👉 https://bit.ly/35CFjpT

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Earlier in October, we were honored to have been part of Kroger's Two States, One Plate event this year! Almost 600 volunteers gathered at Fifth Third Field to pack and distribute 25,000 meal kits, the equivalent of 2.6 million servings of food, to households in need across Michigan and Ohio. We received 55 pallets of meal kits that contained breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. 💚A heartfelt thank you to Kroger, every single volunteer, and everyone who helped coordinate this event. Together, we help nourish families throughout Metro Detroit.

Spices may be small, but they make a big difference! 🌶️✨ A pinch of flavor can turn rescued food into comforting, nourishing meals for our neighbors. Join us in the 6th Annual Chef Shobe’s Spice Drive and help bring back flavor to every table. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJez7Mmd

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Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and enduring strength of Native communities. At Forgotten Harvest, our mission to nourish and care for our neighbors is deeply inspired by Indigenous values of community, sustainability, and reciprocity. We’re grateful to recognize and honor Indigenous Peoples today and every day.

Forgotten Harvest is extending its farm season into December for our NEW ‘Harvest for the Holidays’ volunteer opportunity! We’re looking for individuals, families and corporate groups to help ensure enough collards are harvested for 12,000 families, just in time for the holiday season. This new opportunity supports our Hope for the Holidays boxes that we distribute each year in November and December. The collard greens will be paired with a dry goods box equipped with everything you need to make a delicious and nutritious holiday meal. What is your team waiting for? 👉 Sign up TODAY! https://bit.ly/35CFjpT