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Editorial: Forgotten Harvest telethon supports food insecurity in S.E. Michigan
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Mike Murri – Regional VP & WXYZ-WMYD General Manager , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Its become an annual tradition we love! The 2026 telethon for Forgotten Harvest , Metro Detroits largest food rescue organization, was truly heartfelt support. Once again, this community answered the call. Spearheaded by our very generous Channel 7 employees, the Scripps Howard Fund, and an amazi...
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Summary created by The Detroit Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Mike Murri – Regional VP & WXYZ-WMYD General Manager, WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 23, 2026 Indexed here Jul 23, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway The 2026 telethon for Forgotten Harvest , Metro Detroits largest food rescue organization, was truly heartfelt support.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The success of the Forgotten Harvest telethon is a testament to the generosity of Southeast Michigan's community, particularly in addressing food insecurity. With over 1.5 million people in Michigan facing hunger, the work of Forgotten Harvest is crucial in providing nutritious food to those in need. The organization's ability to deliver approximately 144 thousand pounds of surplus food daily is a significant undertaking, and the support from local donors, such as Cynthia and Edsel Ford, is vital to its operations. The partnerships between Forgotten Harvest and various Detroit area organizations, including churches and the Detroit Auto Show, demonstrate a collaborative effort to combat food insecurity. As the community continues to come together to support Forgotten Harvest, it is likely that the organization will expand its reach and services, potentially leading to a greater impact on the lives of individuals and families in need across the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Its become an annual tradition we love! The 2026 telethon for Forgotten Harvest , Metro Detroits largest food rescue organization, was truly heartfelt support. Once again, this community answered the call. Spearheaded by our very generous Channel 7 employees, the Scripps Howard Fund, and an amazi...
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