Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2022
Media Contacts:
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Emily Daunt
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (517) 377-3933 |
Michael Odom or Adam O’Connor
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FULL PLATES, FULL HEARTS’ EVENT OFFERS FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED, NOV. 21
The culinary event is hosted by the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association, and the Detroit Shipping Company
The culinary event is hosted by the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association, and the Detroit Shipping Company
DETROIT, MICH. – The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA), Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association (DRLA) and Detroit Shipping Company will again host a FREE community meal this Thanksgiving season. Full Plates, Full Hearts — an annual event where local chefs create a delicious Thanksgiving meal for individuals and families in need — will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21 at Detroit Shipping Company located at 474 Peterboro St., Detroit. Thanksgiving meals are available one per person on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
“As one of the largest industries in our state, our members recognize the important role they play in the communities they serve,” said Justin Winslow, MRLA President and CEO. “They are proud to share the resources and talents from within our industry and demonstrate the true spirit of hospitality, especially for our neighbors in need. We are truly thankful for the Detroit operators, chefs and employee volunteers who continue to step up year after year to make our Full Plates, Full Hearts event such a tremendous success.”
Full Plates, Full Hearts will serve up to 700 meals to some of Detroit’s most at-risk populations through the dine-in opportunity at Detroit Shipping Company and through special deliveries to select nonprofits. The meals will consist of ham, turkey breast, mac & cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, and pumpkin pie and will be prepared by chefs from participating restaurants. The restaurants include Bangkok 96 Street Food, COOP Caribbean Fusion, Halal Street, Momo Cha, Motor Burger and Minus 320 Coffee and Creamery.
“For Detroit restaurants, this is our way of saying thank you and giving back to the city and its residents for sticking by us these past few years,” said Xaviar Jaramillo, Owner of Xav’s Catering and DRLA Board Chair. “This city means so much to so many, and this event gives us a great opportunity to give back to our community and to express that gratitude in the ways that we know how.”
The special deliveries of individually boxed meals will be supported by Casa de Fleur and go to four local nonprofit organizations, including Alternatives for Girls, Cass Community Social Services, COTS and Neighborhood Service Organization.
Additionally, David Vintage Detroit will be donating cold-weather items, such as beanies, gloves and scarves, for those in need at the event. Additional organizations that have helped support this event include Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney, Element Detroit at the Metropolitan, Founders Detroit Taproom, Gordon Food Services, Grand Trunk Pub, Sysco, Traffic Jam & Snug and Xav’s Catering.
“It’s really meant to be a community event for the hospitality industry in Detroit. We did it through the pandemic, we love it, and we continue to do it,” said Jonathan Hartzell, one of Detroit Shipping Company’s owners. “If we can get 600 meals out there, that’s amazing. It’s changed so much over the years because of COVID, but really it’s just people getting together and spending time making meals for people who need it.
“As one of the largest industries in our state, our members recognize the important role they play in the communities they serve,” said Justin Winslow, MRLA President and CEO. “They are proud to share the resources and talents from within our industry and demonstrate the true spirit of hospitality, especially for our neighbors in need. We are truly thankful for the Detroit operators, chefs and employee volunteers who continue to step up year after year to make our Full Plates, Full Hearts event such a tremendous success.”
Full Plates, Full Hearts will serve up to 700 meals to some of Detroit’s most at-risk populations through the dine-in opportunity at Detroit Shipping Company and through special deliveries to select nonprofits. The meals will consist of ham, turkey breast, mac & cheese, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, and pumpkin pie and will be prepared by chefs from participating restaurants. The restaurants include Bangkok 96 Street Food, COOP Caribbean Fusion, Halal Street, Momo Cha, Motor Burger and Minus 320 Coffee and Creamery.
“For Detroit restaurants, this is our way of saying thank you and giving back to the city and its residents for sticking by us these past few years,” said Xaviar Jaramillo, Owner of Xav’s Catering and DRLA Board Chair. “This city means so much to so many, and this event gives us a great opportunity to give back to our community and to express that gratitude in the ways that we know how.”
The special deliveries of individually boxed meals will be supported by Casa de Fleur and go to four local nonprofit organizations, including Alternatives for Girls, Cass Community Social Services, COTS and Neighborhood Service Organization.
Additionally, David Vintage Detroit will be donating cold-weather items, such as beanies, gloves and scarves, for those in need at the event. Additional organizations that have helped support this event include Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney, Element Detroit at the Metropolitan, Founders Detroit Taproom, Gordon Food Services, Grand Trunk Pub, Sysco, Traffic Jam & Snug and Xav’s Catering.
“It’s really meant to be a community event for the hospitality industry in Detroit. We did it through the pandemic, we love it, and we continue to do it,” said Jonathan Hartzell, one of Detroit Shipping Company’s owners. “If we can get 600 meals out there, that’s amazing. It’s changed so much over the years because of COVID, but really it’s just people getting together and spending time making meals for people who need it.
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
About the Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association
The Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association, which is part of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, represents the local interests of the hospitality industry that employs more than 17,000 people and generates approximately $1 billion in sales in Detroit. It provides owners and operators in the Tri-County area with access to member benefit programs, valuable industry connections, political and community representation and support for initiatives that will best impact member businesses. For more information, visit www.detroitrla.org.
About the Detroit Shipping Company
Detroit Shipping co. is a restaurant collective and beer garden featuring five unique food truck-style eateries, two full-service bars, a coffee and ice cream shop, a small outdoor stage, galleries for local artists and retailers, and two private lounges. All constructed from refashioned shipping containers. And all located within a few miles of everything you already love about Detroit. For more information, visit www.detroitshippingcompany.com.
The Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association, which is part of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, represents the local interests of the hospitality industry that employs more than 17,000 people and generates approximately $1 billion in sales in Detroit. It provides owners and operators in the Tri-County area with access to member benefit programs, valuable industry connections, political and community representation and support for initiatives that will best impact member businesses. For more information, visit www.detroitrla.org.
About the Detroit Shipping Company
Detroit Shipping co. is a restaurant collective and beer garden featuring five unique food truck-style eateries, two full-service bars, a coffee and ice cream shop, a small outdoor stage, galleries for local artists and retailers, and two private lounges. All constructed from refashioned shipping containers. And all located within a few miles of everything you already love about Detroit. For more information, visit www.detroitshippingcompany.com.
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