Forgotten Harvest Expands Efforts to Combat Widespread Food Insecurity in Metro Detroit
Forgotten Harvest, a Detroit-based non-profit, is combating food insecurity by distributing food through hundreds of partner agencies across metro Detroit. The organization works with sites like First Baptist International Church, which serves approximately 600 people bi-monthly, and also partners with…
Detroit, MI, July 22, 2026 —
Forgotten Harvest, a Detroit-based non-profit organization, is actively working to address significant food insecurity challenges across the metro Detroit area. The organization distributes food through a network of hundreds of partner agencies, reaching communities in need.
Among its many partners is the First Baptist International Church, which serves approximately 600 individuals twice a month with food assistance. Forgotten Harvest also collaborates with other organizations, such as Michigan Humane, to facilitate pet food donations, recognizing the broader needs of families facing food insecurity.
The scope of food insecurity in the region is substantial. Data indicates that in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, one in four individuals experience food insecurity. The situation is particularly acute within Detroit, where the rate is as high as one in two residents facing these challenges.
In the past year, Forgotten Harvest reported facilitating over 1.9 million food distributions. These efforts directly assisted more than 600,000 people across the metro Detroit area, highlighting the critical role the non-profit plays in supporting vulnerable populations.
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