The Salvation Army of Plymouth Receives New Freezer From The Margaret Dunning Foundation
The Salvation Army Plymouth Corps Community Center has recently received a grant from The Margaret Dunning Foundation to purchase a new 390 sq ft. walk-in freezer. This much-needed equipment will replace the nearly 30-year-old 250 sq ft. freezer in its kitchen that feeds Plymouth’s most vulnerable community members.
“The Salvation Army is extremely grateful for The Margaret Dunning Foundation. Our corps community center serves hundreds of families throughout the year, and especially during the holidays,” said Major Kris Wood of The Salvation Army Plymouth Corps Community Center. “The new freezer is much bigger and has much more capacity to hold the turkeys and hams for holiday meals.”
The Margaret Dunning Foundation also assisted the Plymouth Corps Community Center a few years ago in the expansion of its food pantry.
“This donation is critical in keeping the Plymouth Corps Community Center kitchen open so that it can continue feeding local families in need effectively,” said Lt. Colonel John Turner. “Generous donations like these are what allow us to make an impact in our communities and reach our neighbors in need. We are honored to receive this charitable donation from the Margaret Dunning Foundation to help us continue to Do the Most Good in our communities.”
The Margaret Dunning Foundation was founded by Ms. Dunning in 1997. She was born in 1910 in Redford Township, Michigan, and moved with her mother to Plymouth, Michigan in the 1920s. During her lifetime, Ms. Dunning was a successful businesswoman, philanthropist, and civic booster. She was a major supporter of many Plymouth nonprofits, including the Plymouth District Library and the Plymouth Historical Society. In addition to her personal philanthropy, Ms. Dunning was a classic car enthusiast and was a regular participant in the Woodward Dream Cruise with her 1930 Packard 740 Roadster.
Ms. Dunning died in 2015 at the age of 104. Her estate provided additional funding for the Margaret Dunning Foundation, which continues to support her charitable interests and legacy. For more information: www.margaretdunningfdn.org.