While the NBA season is currently at a stand-still, the Detroit Pistons community team continues to play key minutes during this global pandemic. “The community needs everyone to come together now more than ever,” said Pistons Owner Tom Gores. “I’m proud to see our partners joining forces to help those who need it most. There is so much more that needs to be done.”
So many Michiganders are facing unemployment with limited food sources, Mr. Gores said his team is working on multiple relief initiatives right now in collaboration with public officials, corporate partners and community organizations.
The Detroit Pistons, Wayne County and corporate partners Lineage Logistics, United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), Flagstar Foundation and AAA The Auto Club Group announced today a $375,000 grant to Forgotten Harvest providing immediate support to the non-profit’s food recovery and distribution efforts in response to COVID-19.
Over 584,000 people face hunger in metro Detroit, equating to one of every five individuals. Since 2000, Forgotten Harvest has rescued over 400 million pounds of food at 800 food donor locations. The food is donated by farms, manufacturers, dairies, food distributors and grocers and distributed free of charge.
“We are appreciative of the Detroit Pistons and their corporate partners for continued support of our community,” said Kirk Mayes, CEO of Forgotten Harvest. “The COVID-19 crisis is affecting our community in a number of ways and impacting individuals and families on multiple social and economic fronts. The additional financial support during this crisis will ensure families, children and seniors are guaranteed a supply of heathy food throughout this difficult time.”
The Pistons and their corporate partners are deploying financial support to help facilitate the non-profit’s immediate needs while using their platform to rally and inspire additional support from businesses and individuals throughout the region. Donations of support can be placed by visiting https://www.forgottenharvest.org/corona/.