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Hunger is closer than it looks.

One in six children in Southeast Michigan does not have reliable access to food. In Troy, 7 of 22 public schools report free or reduced lunch rates of 20 percent or higher, with several topping 40 percent. These are not distant statistics. They represent our neighbors, our children’s classmates, and families right here in our community.

Yet hunger often hides in plain sight. Many people work hard, but rising costs make it difficult to keep healthy meals on the table. The strain affects whole families. It touches health, drains energy, disrupts focus, and erodes peace of mind.

That is why we are building Our Giving Kitchen in Metro Detroit. This will be a commercial kitchen and community hub where volunteers, students, corporate teams, and neighbors come together to cook fresh, homemade meals and deliver them directly to people who need them most.

We will serve people of all faiths and all walks of life. This is not just about food. It is about connection, dignity, and reminding every person that they are seen, valued, and supported.

With your partnership, we can bring Metro Detroit’s first Giving Kitchen to life and take real steps toward ending hunger here at home.