Bountiful boxes to families in need

by Justin Grajek

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America to help feed individuals and families in need. The grant was used to provide thousands of “Bountiful Boxes”—holiday food boxes offering ingredients for diverse meal options—to individuals and families across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. Eighty Bank of America volunteers packed the boxes which The Salvation Army delivered to local families for the holidays.

“There are those in our community who have to decide between things like paying for groceries or paying their utility bill. Together, we can make a true impact for these neighbors in need,” said Lt. Colonel John Turner, Great Lakes divisional commander. “We appreciate Bank of America’s generous award and continued support of the community.”

The grant is part of Bank of America’s philanthropic giving efforts in local communities. Awardees were selected for their commitment to economic mobility addressing basic needs, workforce development and community development.

“Bank of America recognizes the impact food insecurity has on members of the Detroit community and shares The Salvation Army’s commitment to helping individuals and families in need, especially during the holiday season,” said Matt Elliott, president, Bank of America Michigan.

He continued, “Providing funding and employee volunteers to help pack holiday food boxes is just one way we continue to invest in our nonprofit partners and help Detroit’s most vulnerable access essential services.”

Since its inception in 2013, the Bountiful Boxes program has served tens of thousands of meals to metro Detroiters. The Salvation Army provided more than 2.1 million meals to individuals and families in need in 2021.