Petitpren Inc. proud to support Community Food Bank of Macomb County with donation of 170 cases of fruit juice

August 24, 2023

Independent, family-owned beer distributor’s contribution latest example of giving back to community it proudly serves

CLINTON TWP., Mich. — Local independent, family-owned beer distributor Petitpren Inc. today announced it has donated 170 cases of Langers Fruit Juice to the Community Food Bank of Macomb County, which provides immediate relief to those in need of food through a network of more than 70 pantries and hunger relief organizations. The contribution is the latest example of Petitpren giving back to the Macomb County community it proudly serves.


Operating as a nonprofit organization, the food bank supplies food at no cost to families and ensures pantry shelves are stocked.


“At Petitpren Inc., we pride ourselves on stepping up to help the community we proudly serve, and it is our sincere hope that our donation helps the Community Food Bank of Macomb County’s ongoing efforts to help ensure all county residents have access to nutritious, healthy food options,” said Taylor Ickes, HR manager of Petitpren Inc. “Our dedication to our family of employees extends into the communities where we live and work, and this partnership with our local food bank is one way we’re proud to give back.”


Michigan’s beer and wine distributors are leaders in charitable giving in their communities. Petitpren Inc. has longstanding partnerships with many local organizations that support and promote the arts, health care and wellness, children and youth, building and enriching community and businesses, volunteer-based leadership and development, and much more.


“We are proud to call Petitpren Inc. a neighbor and partner in helping ensure no Macomb County family goes hungry,” said Alec Williams, site supervisor of the Community Food Bank of Macomb County. “We would like to express our gratitude to everyone at Petitpren Inc. for this generous donation to help local families in need. We are thankful for relationships with dedicated partners in our community such as Petitpren who help ensure we are successful in carrying out our mission.”


Petitpren supports numerous additional local charities, including:


  • United Way for Southeastern Michigan
  • McLaren Macomb Foundation
  • Turning Point of Mt. Clemens
  • Mt. Clemens Care House
  • Mt. Clemens Anton Art Center
  • Mt. Clemens Lions Club
  • Care House of Macomb County
  • Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
  • Macomb Family YMCA


Founded in 1933, Petitpren Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned beer distributor, proudly serving retailers in Macomb County and a sliver of Wayne County that includes the city of Hamtramck. The company’s foundation has been built on providing superior customer service, building strong partnerships with its suppliers, and giving back to its surrounding communities. Petitpren Inc. is very active in sponsoring local events and activities contributing to the growth and success of Macomb County.


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