Nursing Community Outreach

At Henry Ford Hospital, our nurses believe that patient care extends beyond the walls of our facility. We are dedicated to serving our surrounding communities and have established partnerships with various community organizations to support vulnerable populations in the Detroit Metropolitan area.

Power Up Detroit With Protein food drive

For the past decade, Henry Ford Hospital has partnered with Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan to run a protein-specific food drive. We collect donations such as peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken and protein drinks – all essential items to help our neighbors overcome food insecurity. Throughout the week, the Henry Ford nursing team plans engaging events that make the donation process fun, and create friendly competitions to determine the yearly Protein Champions to further boost team member participation. Over the years, thousands of pounds of these protein-rich items have been donated by Henry Ford Hospital nurses to Gleaners.

Socks + Soap = Hope

Henry Ford Hospital partners with Detroit Street Care (DSC) to collect new socks and soap products for those who need them in the Metro Detroit area. DSC, a Michigan State University medical school student-run clinic, provides medical care to the unhoused in Detroit. Each October, nursing team members are encouraged to donate as many pairs of new socks and soap as possible. Friendly competition adds a fun incentive to this important cause. Since the sock drive’s inception, more than 30,000 pairs of socks and nearly 900 soap items have been donated to DSC.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan Cereal Drive

Henry Ford Hospital is excited to partner with the Children’s Hospital Cereal Drive to support Gleaners Community Food Bank. During the school year, more than 315,000 children in our region rely on free or reduced-price breakfasts and lunches. When summer comes and school meal programs end, kids still need breakfast to fuel play time and help them grow strong and thrive all summer long. Cereal is collected at the beginning of June to support this wonderful cause.