Metro Detroiters to Receive FREE Holiday Meals “Boxes of Love” on Saturday, Dec. 19
UAW-Ford has announced it is donating more than 25,000 holiday meals during its third annual “Boxes of Love,” which is one of the largest holiday food giveaways nationwide. The “Boxes of Love” program is part of UAW-Ford’s national community giving initiative spanning across 18 states.
On Sat., Dec. 19, at 10:00 a.m., until the last box is distributed, metro Detroit area residents can pick-up a FREE holiday food box at any of the following locations:
- Butzel Park Family Recreation Center, 7737 Kercheval, Detroit
- Highland Park Fire Station, 14112 Woodward, Highland Park
- Fellowship Chapel, 7707 Outer Dr. W, Detroit
Each box will include a 12 to 14-pound turkey, boxes of stuffing, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, corn bread mix, a jumbo size can of vegetables plus cake mix and frosting. The retail value amounts to nearly $50 per box. Through the joint effort of UAW and Ford Motor Company this donation totaled to more than $500,000 of community giving.
“Our UAW-Ford brothers and sisters have come together for the third year in a row to give back to the community and provide a delicious holiday meal to people less fortunate,” said UAW-Ford Vice President Jimmy Settles. “We are proud to provide assistance to many people during the holiday season and throughout the year.”
Participating states in the holiday giving effort will include: California, Colorado, Ohio, Oregon, Missouri, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Indiana, New York, Virginia, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, Connecticut, Wisconsin, New Jersey and North Carolina.
More than 700 volunteers including UAW-Ford members, retirees, families, friends, businesses, organizations and youth with assemble the food boxes at Ford Motor Company facilities nationwide.
“Planning a major community giving initiative like this takes a lot of planning and effort from people willing to dedicate their time and energy – and the results are always rewarding,” Ford Motor Company Vice President of Labor Affairs Bill Dirksen said. “We want to do our part to make sure people have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional holiday meal with their families.”
UAW-Ford has a long history of giving back to the communities in which its members work. One of its most recent initiatives was a month-long breast cancer awareness campaign in October that included free mammogram screenings for local women.
About UAW-Ford
Established in 1941, UAW-Ford has a rich history of fighting for its members and the communities in which they live, work and play. Whether it is workers’ rights, youth development, community giving, offering skilled trades and/or educational training, UAW-Ford is committed to providing opportunities that secure both economic and social stability for the American workers and their families. Improving the quality of life is among UAW-Ford’s chief principles and serves as a benchmark for how labor rights are addressed in the 21st Century. Its members help to build the strong cars that drive America, which not only reinforces a solid economy and workforce, but also helps to build strong communities nationwide.
