Photo provided by the city of Royal Oak New Royal Oak Civic Foundation focuses on hunger needs Advertisement ROYAL OAK — The newly formed Royal Oak Civic Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, launched the week of Feb. 5 with an inaugural fundraiser to benefit three organizations: Blessings in a Backpack, the Open Hands Food Pantry and the Salvation Army. The Fight Local Hunger fundraising campaign challenges donors to address local food insecurity issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Donors have until March 1 to contribute to the fundraiser. The effort aligns with the foundation’s mission to “improve the city’s health, safety and cultural opportunities by inspiring the philanthropy of residents and business leaders to support a thriving, resilient community.”