KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A former American Idol contestant and Western Michigan University grad is hosting a free community dinner in Kalamazoo.
Matt Giraud will be serving meals, taking selfies, and signing autographs at the Douglass Community Association meal site from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The event is free and open to the public and any donations given will go to Matt Giraud Fights Hunger fund with his goal of raising 3-million dollars to build a commissary and dining room in Kalamazoo to feed the homeless and achieve his goal of serving 1-million free meals within the next decade.
The meal will consist of BBQ ribs, fried chicken, beans, coleslaw, and fruit.
Sponsors include God’s Kitchen of Michigan, CALTRAN, Meijer, Charboneau Family Foundation, and Sam’s Club.
