The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is partnering with Bank of America to provide 10,000 ‘Bountiful Boxes’ – holiday food boxes offering ingredients for diverse meal options – to individuals and families across metro Detroit from 13 corps community centers in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties the week of Dec. 16.
The Salvation Army has been distributing Christmas season food boxes throughout its 127 history but the diversification of food to appeal to the different culinary preferences of the people it serves is new to metro Detroit this year.
Rather than each recipient receiving the exact same ingredients, The Salvation Army is preparing four diverse offerings:
- · Bountiful Box #1: green beans, corn, yams, instant mashed potatoes, bread stuffing mix, turkey gravy, macaroni and cheese, corn muffin mix, cranberry sauce and cake mix and frosting.
- · Bountiful Box #2: greens, yams, corn, macaroni and cheese, cornbread stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, evaporated milk and pumpkin pie filling and crust.
- · Bountiful Box #3: dried beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, yams, rice, bread stuffing, turkey gravy, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce and cake mix and frosting. This box will also include a certificate for Garden Fresh Gourmet Salsa.
- · Bountiful Box #4: grape leaves, chick peas, lentils, green beans, rice, flour and brownie mix.
Recipients will also receive a $10 grocery store gift card to purchase fresh foods to supplement the Bountiful Box ingredients. Families of six or more will receive $20 gift cards.
“Bank of America is proud to partner with The Salvation Army in support of the Bountiful Boxes program to address the diverse needs of individuals and families in our local metro Detroit communities”, said Matt Elliott, President, Michigan Market, Bank of America. “Through this unique program, The Salvation Army demonstrates an ongoing commitment that we too share in helping to address hunger for those in need.”
All 10,000 Bountiful Boxes will be packed by a large contingent of volunteers, including dozens of Bank of America employees, assembly line-style at multiple sites, including The Salvation Army’s Dearborn Heights, Harbor Light and Warren Corps Community Centers.
Bank of America will also insert a warm note in each Bountiful Box, extending holiday wishes to recipients.
“Metro Detroit is a diverse region and The Salvation Army recognized a need to provide more diverse ingredients to suit the tastes of our neighbors in need,” said Major Mark Anderson, general secretary and metro Detroit area commander of The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division. “Thanks to Bank of America’s generous support, we are able to customize our offerings to help families celebrate Christmas according to their own special traditions.”
Join The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit in giving hope this holiday season by donating at www.salmich.org or 877-SAL-MICH.
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