Misty Authier has extensive experience in food procurement and management, currently serving as the Food Procurement Manager at Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan since July 2013, where responsibilities include sourcing donations from local donors and farmers while managing produce purchases. Previously, from July 2003 to June 2013, Misty held the position of Shelter Director at The Salvation Army, overseeing daily operations of a shelter and soup kitchen, managing a team of twelve staff members and 86 residents, and handling various responsibilities such as crisis intervention and grant writing. Misty holds a Master's Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services from Baker College of Clinton Township.
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
Gleaners Community Food Bank, with broad community support, works to solve hunger in southeastern Michigan. In collaboration with our member agencies, the Feeding America network, and our program partners, we provide millions of pounds of donated and purchased food to people in need. In so doing, Gleaners is committed to distributing high quality food. Through education and advocacy, we will reduce reliance on the emergency food system. Gleaners adopts best practices and cost-effective systems and procedures to achieve the highest possible return on its human and financial resources. Gleaners fulfills its role with a sense of compassion and urgency while nourishing, sustaining and advancing hope in our community. Gleaners distributes tens of millions of pounds annually of emergency food to nearly 400 partner soup kitchens, shelters and pantries in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, and Monroe counties. You can help by visiting www.gcfb.org.