Kroger and Gleaners announce dates for food collection weekends [Video]

DETROIT (WXYZ) — For more than 13 years, Kroger has partnered with Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan for food collection weekends, also part of Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, to help end hunger and eliminate waste by 2025.

On food collection weekends, Kroger customers can donate non-perishable food and personal items at more than 80 Kroger locations throughout metro Detroit.

“We are proud to stand alongside Gleaners Community Food Bank in their January food drives, working hand in hand to make a meaningful impact. These drives are not just about providing meals; they’re about empowering families to kickstart 2024 on a positive note,” said Cam Barrett, Corporate Affairs Manager for The Kroger Co. of Michigan. “The effort to overcome food insecurity cannot be won alone—it requires the collective strength of communities and organizations coming together. Together, we’re making a difference, one meal at a time, as …