In most hotels and resorts, surplus banquet and restaurant food quietly goes to waste—even as thousands of families, seniors, and children in nearby neighborhoods struggle with hunger. This painful gap between abundance and need has too often been treated as unavoidable.

At Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, MI, we believe there’s a better way — and thanks to guests like you, we’re proving it every day. Through our partnership with Food Rescue Detroit, we donate our excess restaurant and banquet food to local nonprofit organizations serving the most vulnerable in our community: soup kitchens, senior centers, after-school programs, and more.

“As a chef, I know that food is more than ingredients—it’s an expression of love, a bridge between people, and a lifeline for those in need. A single meal can do more than satisfy hunger—it can restore dignity, spark hope, and remind someone that they are seen, valued, and never alone. I’ve seen the smiles, heard the gratitude, and felt the warmth of people coming together through food donation. You realize it’s not just about feeding others—it’s about nourishing spirits and strengthening communities. – Chef Terrance Tarver (“Chef T”), Executive Chef, Saint John’s Resort

Since launching this initiative in 2022, we have donated over 14,000 pounds of food, providing more than 28,000 nourishing meals to those who need them most. Every dish rescued, every meal delivered, every plate filled with dignity and care, is a direct result of the conscious culture you help support by choosing to stay with us.

“Every plate we save is a plate that feeds someone in the community that is hungry. Turning what would otherwise be waste into something meaningful — that’s the kind of change hospitality can lead.” – Kevin Doyle, COO Pulte Family Charitable Foundation

Your decision to stay at Humanitarian Hotels transforms what could have been wasted into something powerful: nourishment, hope, and connection. Thank you for being part of the solution.

Since launching this initiative in 2022, we have donated over 14,000 pounds of food — providing more than 28,000 nourishing meals to those who need them most. Every dish rescued, every meal delivered, every plate filled with dignity and care, is a direct result of the conscious culture you help support by choosing to stay with us.