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Forgotten Harvest free summer lunch program feeds kids across metro Detroit
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jolie Sherman , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 22, 2026
· 3 min read
Forgotten Harvest is working to fight food insecurity in metro Detroit this summer through its free lunch program for kids and it's all made possible through donor funding. TO MAKE A DONATION, CLICK HERE Watch Jolie Sherman's report below Forgotten Harvest free summer lunch program feeds kids acr...
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Key takeaway Food insecurity metro Detroit's tri-county area affects more than 589,000 people, or about 1 in 7 individuals, according to Forgotten Harvest.
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The Forgotten Harvest free summer lunch program addresses a critical need in metro Detroit, where food insecurity affects over 589,000 people. By distributing 100,000 free lunches across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, the nonprofit is helping to fill the gap left by closed school cafeterias. This effort is particularly significant in Detroit, where community organizations like Mint Artists Guild are working to support local youth. The program's reliance on volunteer power and donor funding also highlights the importance of community engagement and investment in addressing food insecurity. As the program continues to provide meals to kids across the region, it will be important to monitor its impact and explore ways to sustain and expand its reach, particularly in areas where food insecurity is most prevalent. The success of this program also underscores the need for continued support from local residents and organizations to ensure that no child in metro Detroit has to go hungry.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Forgotten Harvest is working to fight food insecurity in metro Detroit this summer through its free lunch program for kids and it's all made possible through donor funding. TO MAKE A DONATION, CLICK HERE Watch Jolie Sherman's report below Forgotten Harvest free summer lunch program feeds kids acr...
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