x
Breaking News
More () »

Founders donates extra food to Feeding America West Michigan amid coronavirus closure

Founders Brewing closed both its taprooms last week.
Credit: Founders Brewing Co. / Facebook

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Founders Brewing Co. donated extra food from both its taproom kitchens to employees and local food banks amid the coronavirus closures.

The taprooms in Detroit and Grand Rapids have been closed since last week. According to a post by the brewing company, because the taprooms will be closed for another couple weeks, they didn't want waste the unused food in their kitchens.

"We didn't want to see any food from our kitchens go to waste, so we donated as much as possible to our hard-working employees," the post read.

The rest of the food from the Grand Rapids taproom, located at 235 Grandville Ave. SW, was donated to Feeding America West Michigan. The food from the Detroit taproom was donated to Gleaners Community Food Bank. 

PREVIOUS: Founders Brewing closing taprooms until April 5

RELATED: Here is a list of food pantries offering modified services amid COVID-19 restrictions

When Founders closed on Friday, March 13, it said it would still pay employees. Brewing operations would also continue.

Founders closed just days before Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order temporarily shutting down bars, restaurants, cafes, coffee houses,  brewpubs, clubs, movie theaters, performance venues, fitness and recreation centers, spas and casinos. The restrictions will remain in place until Monday, March 30.

Here's a list of all the confirmed coronavirus cases in Michigan

Do you have more questions about COVID-19 in Michigan? Check out the state's website.

RELATED VIDEO:

MORE CORONAVIRUS NEWS:

►Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 13 ON YOUR SIDE app now.

Have a news tip? Email news@13onyourside.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Before You Leave, Check This Out