Cynthia and Edsel Ford Pledge Matching Donations for Metro Detroit Food Insecurity
Cynthia and Edsel Ford have committed to combating food insecurity in metro Detroit by matching donations during WXYZ-TV's "Day of Giving" event with Forgotten Harvest. The initiative aims to provide meals to families struggling with rising costs of living.
Detroit, MI, July 22, 2026 —
Cynthia and Edsel Ford have announced a significant commitment to address food insecurity in the metro Detroit area. The couple will be matching all donations made during WXYZ-TV’s upcoming “Day of Giving” event, in partnership with the food bank Forgotten Harvest.
This initiative is designed to amplify the impact of community contributions, providing crucial support to families facing increasing financial pressures. The rising cost of living has exacerbated food insecurity for many individuals and households across the region.
The “Day of Giving” event, in collaboration with WXYZ-TV and Forgotten Harvest, seeks to rally public support to ensure that more meals reach those in need. The Ford’s matching pledge means that every dollar donated will effectively be doubled, maximizing the reach of the campaign.
Forgotten Harvest is a key organization in the fight against hunger in metro Detroit, working to prevent food waste and alleviate hunger by collecting surplus food from a variety of sources and distributing it to those in need. The partnership with the Ford’s aims to significantly boost their capacity to serve the community during this critical time.
Further details regarding the specific date and time of WXYZ-TV’s “Day of Giving” event were not provided in the summary. The full scope of the impact of this matching gift will depend on the community’s response during the designated giving period.
Story summarized from the original created by Carolyn Clifford on www.wxyz.com, see more information here.
