This past Wednesday (7/22), Scripps' WXYZ-TV (Detroit) highlighted the efforts of Forgotten Harvest, a local non-profit that fights hunger and food insecurity in metro Detroit.  It was part of the station's Day of Giving. 

The First Baptist International Church on 7 Mile in Detroit is one of 220 partner agencies working with Forgotten Harvest.  Pastor Robyn Moore told WXYZ that in the last year, the non-profit had over 1.9 million distributions and helped more than 600,000 people. But, he said they believe the number of people suffering from food insecurity in our area is much greater, underscoring the need.

Every first and third Wednesday of the month, about 600 people swing by the church to pick up any and all food that's available.

It's a need that Mike Murri, Scripps regional vice president and general manager of WXYZ and WMYD, hopes the station's Day of Giving will address.

“What stands out to me is that people in the past that have given to Forgotten Harvest now find themselves recipients. You never know when this will strike your family or when you'll have a need. And it's so great to know that Forgotten Harvest is there," Murri said.