Gleaners Food Bank

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Food bank
gptkbp:advocacy Advocates for food security policies
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Feeding_America
gptkbp:annualEvent Over 40 million pounds
gptkbp:awards Various community service awards
gptkbp:charityWork Monetary and food donations accepted
gptkbp:collaborations Works with local farms
gptkbp:community_outreach Senior nutrition programs
School food programs
Mobile_pantry_services
gptkbp:communityEngagement Hosts community forums.
Encourages feedback from clients.
Involves community in decision-making.
gptkbp:communityEvents Participates in local fairs.
Hosts food drives.
Organizes awareness campaigns.
gptkbp:communityImpact Supports over 500 partner agencies
gptkbp:communityOutreach Engages in community events
gptkbp:communityPartnerships Collaborates with local governments.
Works with health organizations.
Engages with faith-based organizations.
gptkbp:communitySupport Supported by local volunteers
gptkbp:cuisine Frozen foods
Fresh produce
Canned goods
Non-perishable items
gptkbp:educationalPrograms Cooking classes
Nutrition education
gptkbp:events Annual fundraising events
gptkbp:food_options Follows strict food safety guidelines
Delivers food to homebound individuals.
Operates multiple distribution sites.
Provides emergency food boxes.
gptkbp:foodPairing Participates in food recovery initiatives.
Redistributes surplus food.
Reduces food waste through partnerships.
gptkbp:founded 1980
gptkbp:funding Corporate sponsorships
Grants
Individual donations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gleaners Food Bank
gptkbp:impact Reduces food insecurity
Helps feed families in need.
Promotes health and wellness through food access.
Provides resources for emergency food assistance.
gptkbp:leadership CEO_is_Gerry_Brisson
gptkbp:location gptkb:Detroit,_Michigan
gptkbp:mission To alleviate hunger by providing food to those in need.
gptkbp:notableEvent Mobile food pantry
Kids' backpack program
Senior box program
gptkbp:partnerships Works with local businesses
Collaborates with schools
Local agencies and organizations
gptkbp:serviceArea gptkb:Southeast_Michigan
gptkbp:staff Over 100 employees
gptkbp:sustainability Focus on reducing food waste
gptkbp:transportation Owns a fleet of trucks
gptkbp:volunteerOpportunities Group volunteering available.
Individual volunteering available.
gptkbp:volunteers Over 10,000 annually
gptkbp:website www.gcfb.org