Ruth Ellen Mayhall, vice-president of development for Gleaners Community Food Bank, said she expects activity to build over the next week as realize the world didn't end. Gleaners distributes about 19 million pounds of food annually to 300 charities, including the Salvation Army, various shelters and local churches. That translates into 350,000 meals a week. Donations can be dropped off at any Rite Aid store until Jan. 17, when dozens of student volunteers will help pack the food and ship it to some of the hundreds of agencies Gleaners serves in Southeastern Michigan. Bottled water, another staple many people are having a tough time returning, also makes a useful donation, said Gleaners President Rick Loewenstein.
Fresh water is a top priority for hurricane victims or others affected by natural disaster.
This water is going to come in handy.