The partnership between DTE Energy and Gleaners to produce food for the needy has now grown to eight sites in Southeastern Michigan. They've added six new plots of land that will be used to grow fresh food for those in desperate need.
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DTE Energy and Gleaners started the program
last year at substations in Auburn Hills and Plymouth Township, where
more than 5,300 pounds of produce was grown with the help of volunteers
from schools, community groups and religious organizations. More help
will be needed this year.
"This year we're looking to greatly increase the yield," said Vince
Dow, DTE Energy vice president, distribution operations. "We had an
incredible response to the program last year and there is even more
need for our harvests than ever before. We hope that groups and
individuals will respond where we've expanded.
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