Detroit shoppers at Mike’s Market received free groceries during special giveaway
Hundreds of grocery shoppers in Detroit walked away happy campers when all of their food was paid for. It got so busy they had to shut the place down.
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lauren Edwards, FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News · · 1 min read
Hundreds of grocery shoppers in Detroit walked away happy campers when all of their food was paid for. It got so busy they had to shut the place down.

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