State Drive Collects 400,000 Pounds Of Food

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The annual Harvest Gathering food drive run by the Michigan Attorney General’s office is being described as a success this year. AG spokesperson Megan Hawthorne tells us Attorney General Bill Schuette started the Harvest Gathering in 1991 when he was the state agriculture director. As part of the effort, the Michigan Secretary of State collects food and money through its branch offices.

“It went great this year,” Hawthorne said. “We raised $305,000 and 400,000 pounds of food, which will provide 2.2 million meals for families in need across Michigan.”

Hawthorne says since the Harvest Gathering began in 1991, it has collected nearly 10 million pounds of food, and more than $10.3 million. The donations go to the Food Bank Council of Michigan, which ensures they go to local food banks throughout the state.