CARES · 2026 giving season

Grateful Plateful

Help fill a plate for a neighbor. Your gift helps CARES provide food and everyday essentials for local families this holiday season.

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A gift with purpose

What will you put on the table?

Choose a giving level and see how your generosity helps our neighbors.

Every gift has a place at the table.

Give any amount to support this campaign wherever it is needed most.

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All gifts are completed through CARES’ 2026 Grateful Plateful form on Charityproud. Choose or enter your amount there.

Shelves stocked with groceries at the CARES Family Pantry
The CARES Family Pantry in Farmington Hills.

Neighbors helping neighbors

Your generosity stays
close to home.

A stocked pantry means one less worry for a parent, a senior, or a neighbor facing a difficult month.

Grateful Plateful brings our community together to help CARES provide food and everyday necessities for individuals and families in Farmington Hills and surrounding communities.

Thank you for helping our neighbors find nourishment, dignity, and support at our Campus of Hope.

Learn about the CARES Family Pantry →

Giving made simple

A few helpful details.

Can I choose a different donation amount?

Yes. Open the 2026 donation form and choose the option to donate any amount. Your gift will be applied to this campaign wherever it is needed most.

Can I give by check?

Yes. Checks can be mailed to CARES In Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Please include “Grateful Plateful” so CARES knows which campaign you are supporting.

Who can help with a donation question?

Use the “Questions?” link at the top of the Charityproud donation form to reach CARES, or visit our contact page.

Help a neighbor through the season.

Put your gratitude into action with a gift to Grateful Plateful. Together, we can help keep local families’ plates full.

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