Higher Hopes! hosts annual Thanksgiving meal distribution for families in need in Detroit

Greater expectations! is celebrating its twelfth yr of offering Thanksgiving meals to Detroit-area households dealing with meals insecurity.

In keeping with a information launch, the nonprofit distributed 1,000 full Thanksgiving meal kits to households from Detroit Head Begin applications and Good Detroit on Nov. 24.

The meal kits embrace a turkey, sides and dessert, sufficient to feed 12 to fifteen folks. The households may even obtain a $50 gasoline card and energy-efficient gentle bulbs by means of a donation from SEEL. Michigan Humane shall be available to distribute cat and pet food to pet house owners.

A donation drive was held previous to distribution, courtesy of Applebaum Household Philanthropy, Michele and Mitchell Bleznak, and Todd Denenberg and Renee Connelly.

Company and particular person contributions may be made at www.higherhopesdetroit.org or on Fb at www.facebook.com/higherhopesdetroit.

“Greater Hopes! Heroes make investments money and time to assist households entry sufficient, nutritious meals,” says Greater Hopes! founder, Invoice Birndorf.

The nonprofit additionally sends non-perishable, nutritious meals to schoolchildren to allow them to eat effectively all weekend lengthy.

Greater expectations! is situated in Commerce Township. For extra info, go to higherhopesdetroit.org or name 248-360-9300.