Metro Detroit gas prices have surged above $4 a gallon, with some stations nearing $5, forcing Elmwood Blessing Box in Westland to rethink its food collection routes.
Charity owner Elizabeth Freeman says fuel costs are coming from her own pocket, and eliminating distant pickups to places like Ann Arbor and Novi could reduce fresh food for families in need.
The spike in gas prices is also straining commuters and workers across the region, with many drivers limiting fill-ups and charities like Elmwood Blessing Box seeking donations to sustain operations.
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