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Michigan Harvest Gathering is a 2 ½-month event (September–November) during which food and funds are raised to support the Food Bank Council of Michigan members—the state’s nine regional food banks.
The regional food banks serve agencies, such as food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, etc…in all 83 Michigan counties.
Food and funds collected during the campaign are used to support the work of the food banks—to keep their shelves stocked and to assist in the high transportation costs incurred in moving food around the state.
Also, food collected locally by various groups participating in the campaign is given directly to the food bank or its member agencies in that community.
The goal for the 2008 campaign is to raise $350,000 and 500,000 pounds of food. For every dollar raised the food banks can purchase $14 worth of food. And for every pound donated a meal can be served to an individual in need.
For additional information visit, Michigan Harvest Gathering's website.
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