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Smithfield Foods Partners with Kroger to Donate 30,000 Pounds of Food to Gleaners Food Bank

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Kroger, donated 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank to help fight hunger in central Indiana.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Kroger, donated 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank to help fight hunger in central Indiana.
  • The donation, which included Smithfield bacon and ham, will provide 120,000 servings to food insecure individuals in Gleaners' 21-county service area.
  • "I'm proud to stand with Smithfield and Kroger in the fight against hunger," Almirola said.
  • Kroger donated 94 million pounds of surplus food to Feeding America's network of food banks and agency partners in 2021 and is committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.

CCA Health Michigan invests $25K to fight food insecurity in Michigan

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Detroit, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CCA Health Michigan , a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers high-quality health plans designed for older adults and individuals with significant needs, today announced $12,500 in philanthropic donations to both the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (FBEM) and Gleaners Community Food Bank .

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  • Detroit, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CCA Health Michigan , a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers high-quality health plans designed for older adults and individuals with significant needs, today announced $12,500 in philanthropic donations to both the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (FBEM) and Gleaners Community Food Bank .
  • “At CCA Health Michigan, we understand that food security and nutrition are foundational to overall health and well-being, and it’s our mission to help facilitate access for each and every one of our members,” said Brian Keane, CCA Health Michigan General Manager.
  • “The demand for food and nutrition information remains high in the state, and we’re excited to partner with the CCA Health Michigan team to help minimize the impact of food insecurity on the health of our communities.”
    FBEM works with more than 700 hunger relief partners to distribute food throughout 22 counties in the state.
  • Gleaners provides food to more than 400 partner soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, schools, and other agencies across the region.

Old National Bank Launches in Metro Detroit Market

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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DETROIT, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: ONB) – Old National Bank celebrated the opening of its first Metro Detroit-area commercial banking office in June with a launch event at the Detroit Athletic Center.

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  • DETROIT, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: ONB) – Old National Bank celebrated the opening of its first Metro Detroit-area commercial banking office in June with a launch event at the Detroit Athletic Center.
  • Metro Detroit joins other major Old National markets in Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.
  • Old National’s Metro Detroit Market President Rick Hampson will report to George Bailey, the company’s Michigan state executive.
  • “This builds upon the great work we are doing with our clients throughout Michigan, and the move into Metro Detroit represents a natural growth progression for the bank.”
    The Old National Metro Detroit team is comprised of:
    Rick Hampson, Metro Detroit Market President – Joined ONB in 2023 with 27+ years of commercial banking experience in large corporate syndicated banking and middle market banking.

Comerica Bank's 14th Annual Shred Day Returns to Southeast Michigan, Saturday, June 10

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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DETROIT, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank encourages the public to bring paper documents and electronic devices for recycling to the Comerica Bank Livonia Operation Center (39200 W. Six Mile, Livonia 48152) on Saturday, June 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the return of its 14th annual Shred Day.

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  • The 2022 collection totals surpassed 2019 results, establishing a new record for the largest single-site haul at Comerica's southeast Michigan Shred Day events that first started in 2008.
  • In its 13-year history, Comerica Shred Day in metro Detroit has collected over 1 million pounds of shredded documents that turned into recycled pulp.
  • Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan will be on site during Shred Day to accept monetary and non-perishable food donations.
  • Last year's totals resulted in more meals generated than any previous 13 metro Detroit Shred Day events.

DTE Energy Foundation grants $3 million to United Way for Southeastern Michigan and partner agencies to feed families in need

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Detroit, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The DTE Energy Foundation today announced a $3 million grant to United Way for Southeastern Michigan and partner agencies to help feed Michiganders in Southeastern Michigan.

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  • Detroit, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The DTE Energy Foundation today announced a $3 million grant to United Way for Southeastern Michigan and partner agencies to help feed Michiganders in Southeastern Michigan.
  • According to United Way, food insecurity calls have increased more than 33 percent over the last two months.
  • “At the DTE Foundation, we know a healthier, more vital Michigan begins with creating stable households where basic needs are met.
  • United Way for Southeastern Michigan shares our commitment to addressing critical needs, removing barriers to basic needs.

Renaissance Foundation Donates $35,000 for Hunger Relief to Feeding America and Gleaners Food Bank

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Renaissance Foundation, established by Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Companies , announced it will donate $30,000 to Feeding America , the largest hunger relief organization in the country, and $5,000 to Gleaners Food Bank in central Indiana.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Renaissance Foundation, established by Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Companies , announced it will donate $30,000 to Feeding America , the largest hunger relief organization in the country, and $5,000 to Gleaners Food Bank in central Indiana.
  • "We are proud to continue to support food assistance programs nationally through the Feeding America network and also locally in Indiana through Gleaners, which is a member of the Feeding America food bank network."
  • "We are so grateful to the Renaissance Foundation for renewing their support of Feeding America with a gift of $30,000," said Dan Nisbet, vice president of development at Feeding America.
  • In addition to food distribution to hunger relief agencies throughout its 21-county service area, Gleaners also operates Fresh Connect Central, one of 7 regional produce cooperatives for Feeding America, the nation's largest hunger relief organization.

Meijer First Retailer to Run All-Electric Semitrucks in Cold Weather Environment

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer is also the first nationwide to track the performance of the Freightliner eCascadia semitrucks in a cold weather environment as part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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  • The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer is also the first nationwide to track the performance of the Freightliner eCascadia semitrucks in a cold weather environment as part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • Meijer received the battery electric semitrucks earlier this month and celebrated their inaugural delivery today with a more than 44,000-pound food donation to Gleaners Community Food Bank in Detroit alongside Gov.
  • Meijer became a test fleet for Freightliner in 2009 and was selected in 2019 to test the manufacturer's battery electric semitrucks.
  • About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 499 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Express locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

LandArc Volunteers Help 59 Detroit Families In Need Prepare For Thanksgiving

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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DETROIT, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa LandArc , a leading provider of community management services throughout Ann Arbor, Detroit, Novi, and Troy, recently partnered with Gleaners Community Food Bank to provide turkeys and other Thanksgiving fixings to local families in need.

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  • DETROIT, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa LandArc , a leading provider of community management services throughout Ann Arbor, Detroit, Novi, and Troy, recently partnered with Gleaners Community Food Bank to provide turkeys and other Thanksgiving fixings to local families in need.
  • The Mercado Food Hub, managed by Gleaners Community Food Bank, is a drive-up pantry serving Detroit residents as a vital link between available food and those who need it most.
  • Local and national food producers provide surplus food and goods to Gleaners who then distribute it to the community with the assistance of volunteers like LandArc.
  • It also let us give back to local families in need and see first-hand the benefit of our efforts.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Opening Date for its First Indiana Location

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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The opening will bring the retailers total number of U.S. locations to 231 and the first club location for BJs in Indiana.

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  • The opening will bring the retailers total number of U.S. locations to 231 and the first club location for BJs in Indiana.
  • The new club will have a BJ's Gas location on-site and offer members everyday low fuel prices, with the opportunity to earn extra savings through BJs Fuel Saver Program .
  • We cant wait to open Indianas first BJs Wholesale Club and bring all of the incredible savings and offerings to the residents of Noblesville, said Nazim Khan, Club Manager of the Noblesville BJs Wholesale Club.
  • My BJs Perks program is provided by BJs Wholesale Club, Inc., and its terms may change from time to time.

Comerica Bank's Shred Day Returns to Southeast Michigan, June 11

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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DETROIT, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank encourages the public to bring paper documents and electronic devices for recycling to the Comerica Bank Livonia Operation Center (39200 W. Six Mile, Livonia 48152) on Saturday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the return of its annual Shred Day.

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  • At Comerica's 2019 Metro Detroit Shred Day, approximately 111,000 pounds of documents were shredded and 14,000 pounds of electronics and computer equipment were recycled, establishing a record for the largest single-site haul at Comerica's southeast Michigan Shred Day since 2008.
  • So, we also encourage people to bring a donation to Gleaners at Shred Day."
  • Since 2013, Shred Day in metro Detroit has led to securely destroying more than 350,000 pounds of paper, which then was turned into pulp and recycled.
  • With one of the largest banking center networks in Michigan, Comerica nurtures lifelong relationships with unwavering integrity and financial prudence.