Friend,

When we talk about combating poverty, it’s not just through critical federal programs such as SNAP food benefits and the federal housing program. So much important work happens right in our communities.

When Senator Bernie Sanders recently visited #13thDistrictStrong, I took him on a tour of my community. And one of our important stops was at the Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry.

Will you join me in donating to the Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry?

The Brightmoor Connection, run by 35 invaluable and dedicated volunteers, is on the front lines of combating poverty in our congressional district, the third poorest in the country.

Based in the Brightmoor neighborhood of Detroit, where many historically marginalized people live, the Brightmoor Connection serves 1,700 families each year. They offer their clients the dignity of shopping through a grocery aisle, without the stigma of a traditional food pantry experience. People receive about 50-70 pounds of food per monthly visit. They can also pick up other resources like clothing, and shop by appointment. And the Brightmoor Connection provides a water station because, outrageously, thousands of residents in our community do not have access to clean water in their homes.

As we enter the holiday season, food pantries across the country rely on our generosity in order to serve those most in need.

Will you join me in making a contribution to the Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry, an essential resource for Detroit’s community?

Thank you and happy Thanksgiving,

Rashida