Hometown Harvest Food Drive brings in nearly 3,000 pounds of food
Rochester, Rochester Hills team up to support area non-profit for the holidays

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS - The shelves at the Neighborhood House are almost 3,000 pounds fuller this holiday season thanks to the generosity of the residents, mayors, and city councils from the cities of Rochester and Rochester Hills.

The inaugural Hometown Harvest Food Drive collected much-needed food items for Neighborhood House and the 3,000+ households they support each year. The non-profit’s vision is “a community of neighbors helping neighbors thrive” and that’s exactly what took place over the last month.

“Seeing our two communities come together to support such an important organization as the Neighborhood House is what the holidays are all about,” said Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. “The open-handed response from our communities was exactly what we expected, and we are proud to have partnered with the City of Rochester to ensure our neighbors have access to the food and resources they need during this time of year.”

Rochester Mayor Debbie Jones was equally impressed by the turnout from the two communities.

“This is a significant boost for Neighborhood House as they head into a busy time of year,” said Mayor Jones. “The residents from both cities deserve a tremendous amount of credit for their generosity, and we are proud to have collaborated with Rochester Hills to make this food drive a success.”

About Neighborhood House
Founded in 1968, Neighborhood House is a non-profit organization serving families in need
across Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Oakland Township, and Addison Township. Through wraparound services that include financial assistance, food, clothing, transportation, and educational programs, Neighborhood House helps local individuals and families move toward stability and self-sufficiency. For more information, visit ranh.org.