KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – For the second straight year, Comerica Bank and the Kalamazoo Growlers are partnering to host a summer-long food drive benefitting South Michigan Food Bank from Friday, June 2 through Thursday, July 27.
Organizers say those who drop-off nonperishable food items at any Comerica banking center located in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek will earn ticket vouchers redeemable for Kalamazoo Growlers baseball game tickets.
Those who donate will receive one ticket voucher per five cans of nonperishable food. Additionally, donations of 20 items or more will receive a Growlers themed prize.
“This community is incredibly compassionate and generous in helping our neighbors and communities, and we witnessed that firsthand through our first food drive last year supporting the South Michigan Food Bank,” said Debra Van Hevele, Comerica Bank Senior Vice President and Regional Retail Director. “The success of this partnership is also made possible due to the passion and pride generated by the Kalamazoo Growlers. We hope that, together, we can replenish critical food resources that are still vital to those in need.”
Community members that would like to donate to the food drive are asked to provide key nonperishable food items found on the South Michigan Food Bank wish list that include: Cereal, oatmeal and breakfast bars, condiments, complete meals: spaghetti rings/meatballs, mac and cheese, skillet dinners, beef stew, ravioli, canned fruits and vegetables, canned protein (tuna and chicken), peanut butter and jelly, pasta sauce, pasta, rice and beans, soup and crackers.
“We were blown away by the response during our 2022 season and our organization is thrilled to partner with Comerica to bring back this community initiative. This program aligns perfectly with our mission of using fun to make a difference and we can’t wait to build on the success,” said Kalamazoo Growlers Owner, Brian Colopy.
In Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek, Comerica has 10 banking center locations accepting food donations, including:
Kalamazoo/Portage
- Maple Hill: 5080 W. Main; Kalamazoo, MI 49009; (269) 383-6650
- Main Office: 151 S. Rose Street; Kalamazoo, MI 49007; (269) 383-6525
- Portage: 7941 S. Westnedge; Portage, MI 49002; (269) 323-9701
- Comstock: 5937 King Highway; Kalamazoo, MI 49048; (269) 383-6624
- Oakwood: 2025 Whites Road; Kalamazoo, MI 49008; (269) 383-6641
- Gull Road: 5560 Gull Road; Kalamazoo, MI 49048; (231) 383-6569
- Battle Creek Central Office: 49 West Michigan Ave.; Battle Creek, MI 49017; (269) 966-6314
- Springfield Office: 215 N. 20th Street; Battle Creek, MI 49015; (269) 966-5963
- Beckley Office: 5475 Beckley Road – Suite 130; Battle Creek, MI 49015; (269) 979-8059
- Columbia-Riverside Office: 192 E. Columbia Avenue; Battle Creek, MI 49015; (269) 966-5966
Comerica and partners will deliver and announce the total amount of food collected for South Michigan Food Bank during the Growlers home game at Homer Stryker Field on Friday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m.
The food donation and charitable contribution will be presented on the field prior to the game’s first pitch
Additionally, the Growlers will hold a Miracle Minute during in between a select inning where volunteers will speed through the stands collecting cash donations that will go directly to the South Michigan Food Bank.
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