Cynthia Ford
Coverage of Cynthia Ford in the Nexus archive.
- Editorial: Forgotten Harvest telethon supports food insecurity in S.E. Michigan
The 2026 telethon for Forgotten Harvest, Metro Detroit's largest food rescue organization, raised tens of thousands of dollars with support from the Scripps Howard Fund and a matching gift from Cynthia and Edsel Ford. Forgotten Harvest distributes 144,000 pounds of surplus food daily to address food insecurity affecting over 1.5 million people in Michigan. The article highlights partnerships with churches, Detroit organizations, and the Detroit Auto Show.
- Cynthia and Edsel Ford committed to fighting food insecurity in metro Detroit
Cynthia and Edsel Ford are working with Forgotten Harvest and WXYZ-TV to combat food insecurity in metro Detroit by matching donations and delivering meals to families. The initiative highlights rising challenges due to high grocery prices and housing costs, with Forgotten Harvest providing over 1.9 million food distributions last year.