Heart of Michigan News Release

ANNUAL GLEANERS FOOD DRIVE

SATURDAY, JUNE 14^TH WITH DONATIONS GOING TO GLEANERS FOOD BANK

               HOWELL, MI – Heart of Michigan, 203 W Grand River in Downtown Howell, Will host its 14^th annual food drive for Gleaner’s Food Bank on Saturday, June 14^th, from 10am to 6pm.  A Gleaners Food Bank truck will be parked in front of the store in the morning, and the goal is to fill it to the brim with food and basic care items for people in the community in need.  

               The first 50 people who donate 15 or more non-perishable, non-expired items will be given a bag full of Michigan made items from companies that have donated items, including Cherry Republic, Faygo Beverages, Motown Soup, Velvet Peanut Butter, Alden Mill House, Beach Treats, Hunters Healthy Dog Treats, Ice Bridge DVD’s, J and A Creations, Little Town Jerky, Team B Creative, Michigan Mittens, Michi-Gummies, Pop Daddy Pretzels, Bee Rex Apiary Honey,  Smokey Michigan, Sofia’ Pink Greek Dressing, Puzzles That Rock.  Also, anyone who donates throughout the day can enter for a chance to win special prizes!

               “This food drive helps raise awareness for the cause and provides a truck full of food and basic needs for people in need,” says Karen Wing, Owner of Heart of Michigan. “We will be open and accepting items all day on Saturday June 14^th our goal is to fill the truck.  We want to thank the companies that have partnered with us by donating items to the event. We will be open from 10am – 6pm for this family fun celebration with additional prize drawings, cake, samplings, and celebration of Heart of Michigan’s 14^th Anniversary.”

               Heart of Michigan is a Michigan made products store that offers individual products, gift baskets and pasties made in-store.  The store is located at 203 W. Grand River Ave in Howell. For more information and interviews with Karen, please call (517) 548-5454.