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Rockinโ for the Hungry aims to raise 1 million meals for Washtenaw families
Read full article: Rockinโ for the Hungry aims to raise 1 million meals for Washtenaw familiesThrough the generous partners, a $5 donation will provide 20 meals to food-insecure children, adults, and seniors in our county.
Food Gatherers cancels annual Grillinโ fundraiser for the fourth year in a row
Read full article: Food Gatherers cancels annual Grillinโ fundraiser for the fourth year in a rowโAfter much consideration, Food Gatherers staff and board have made the difficult decision not to host Grillinโ for Food Gatherers in 2023,โ officials wrote in a statement.
Ann Arborโs Food Gatherers secures $85K to fight food insecurity in rural areas
Read full article: Ann Arborโs Food Gatherers secures $85K to fight food insecurity in rural areasThe premier food rescue and food bank serving Washtenaw County was awarded the United States Department of Agricultureโs Emergency Food Assistance Program Reach and Resiliency Grant.
Ann Arborโs Food Gatherers, Michigan Medicine aim to raise 1 million meals for community
Read full article: Ann Arborโs Food Gatherers, Michigan Medicine aim to raise 1 million meals for communityMichigan Medicine and Food Gatherers are asking the community to help them raise 1 million meals for people in need.
Food Gatherers cancels annual Grillinโ fundraiser for third year
Read full article: Food Gatherers cancels annual Grillinโ fundraiser for third yearThis year, the nonprofit is asking for donations for a matching fundraiser with the Harold and Kay Peplau Family Fund, which will match up to $40,000 dollar-for-dollar.
Food Gatherers to pilot grocery delivery program with DoorDash
Read full article: Food Gatherers to pilot grocery delivery program with DoorDashA grant will pay for an unlimited amount of hours for DoorDash personnel, called โDashers,โ to deliver orders from food pantries at Jewish Family Services and Hope Clinic.
Help students get the nutritious food they need to succeed in school
Read full article: Help students get the nutritious food they need to succeed in schoolAs the prices of fresh produce, meat and other groceries continue to rise, vulnerable neighbors across Southeast Michigan are faced with growing concerns about how they will bring home food to their families.
3 ways food banks can help hungry kids and families this summer
Read full article: 3 ways food banks can help hungry kids and families this summerFar too many children and families are worried about where their next meal will come from โ but Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan has launched its summer programming to address hunger across Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, Macomb and Monroe counties.
Gleaners Community Food Bank to hold virtual 2021 Womenโs Power Breakfast, address child hunger
Read full article: Gleaners Community Food Bank to hold virtual 2021 Womenโs Power Breakfast, address child hungerWith child food insecurity on the rise, some of southeast Michiganโs most powerful and influential corporate, civic and nonprofit female leaders will unite virtually on May 4, 2021, from 7 to 9 a.m., during Gleaners Community Food Bankโs 2021 Womenโs Power Breakfast in support of the organizationโs work to end childhood hunger.
Ann Arbor Boy Scouts to help food drive on Sunday afternoon
Read full article: Ann Arbor Boy Scouts to help food drive on Sunday afternoonMembers of Troop 27 wait to collect donations for the St. Francis Parish Food Drive in Ann Arbor on Nov. 14, 2020. ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ On Sunday, members of Boy Scout Troop 27 will be at St. Francis of Assisi Parish from 2-6 p.m. to help donors during a Lent food drive. The food drive will accept non-perishable goods to give to Hope Clinic, Catholic Social Services of Northside Community Center, Foundations Preschool of Ann Arbor and Corpus Christi Parish in Detroit. Donations can also be dropped at the church food box near the main door. In November 2020, Troop 27 broke its single-day record by collecting 591 bags and boxes of food and personal items.
Rotary Club, Food Gatherers campaign to fight summer hunger kicks off on Monday
Read full article: Rotary Club, Food Gatherers campaign to fight summer hunger kicks off on MondayANN ARBOR โ The annual Rotary Fights Summer Hunger Spring Food Drive benefitting Food Gatherers will start on March 1 and run throughout the month. The partnership between Washtenaw Countyโs food bank and the Rotary Clubs of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor North and Ypsilanti is a yearly effort to alleviate hunger in the community during the summer months. Using the food and funds raised from the drive, Food Gatherers will supply its network of 170 partner organizations, including meal programs, food pantries and other emergency grocery services. Throughout summer break, Food Gatherers -- in coordination with its partners -- sponsors more than 25 Summer Food Service Program sites to provide meals to local students. Drop off food donations at the Food Gatherers Warehouse (same address as above) from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Kroger to donate $50,000 from Michigan lottery ticket commission to food bank
Read full article: Kroger to donate $50,000 from Michigan lottery ticket commission to food bankKroger announced Tuesday it will be donating its $50,000 lottery ticket commission to the Food Bank Council of Michigan to support the Food Security Council. This is after a $1 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold to a lucky customer in January at a Kroger in Novi. Nearly 11,000 businesses in Michigan sell lottery tickets and receive a commission if they are the business selling the winning ticket. โKroger is committed to our mission of feeding our communities,โ said Rachel Hurst, corporate affairs manager, The Kroger Co. of Michigan. โStrong partnerships with both the State of Michigan and the Food Bank Council of Michigan are integral in driving our mission forward.โMore: Michigan Lottery newsRead: A Look at Michiganโs largest lottery wins
US jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as virus escalates
Read full article: US jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as virus escalatesThursday's report from the Labor Department said that initial claims for jobless aid dropped from 787,000 the week before. Before the virus paralyzed the economy in March, the number of people applying for unemployment benefits each week had typically amounted to roughly 225,000. "Thanksgiving seasonals likely explain the drop'' in jobless claims last week, Ian Shepherdson, chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, wrote in a research note. The total number of people who are continuing to receive traditional state unemployment benefits declined to 5.5 million from 6.1 million. But it also indicates that many of the unemployed have used up their state benefits, which typically expire after six months.
Food Gatherersโ Eileen Spring named local United Wayโs Woman of the Year
Read full article: Food Gatherersโ Eileen Spring named local United Wayโs Woman of the YearANN ARBOR โ Food Gatherers president and CEO, Eileen Spring, has been named United Way of Washtenaw Countyโs 2021 Woman of the Year. The award is given by UWWCโs Women United group to women who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the local community. Spring will be honored at UWWCโs annual โPower of the Purseโ event on March 10, 2021, which will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spring was central in developing a food security plan in response to the increased need due to the pandemic. From June 2019 to June 2020, Food Gatherers distributed 7.8 million pounds of food to those in need.
Boy Scouts to help unload groceries at Ann Arbor food drive on Saturday
Read full article: Boy Scouts to help unload groceries at Ann Arbor food drive on SaturdayANN ARBOR โ Members of the local Boy Scout Troop 27 will be on hand Saturday at the St. Francis Parish Food Drive to help donors move groceries from their cars to the church from 2-6 p.m.Members of the National Eagle Scout Association NESA Alumni of Michigan will also be on site. Scouts will be in uniform at the front of the church for those who need assistance. The St. Francis Parish Food Drive is running now through Sunday. To sign up to make deliveries to these organizations on Sunday, click here. St. Francis of Assisi Parish is at 2250 E. Stadium Blvd.
Ann Arborโs Food Gatherers addresses record-breaking food insecurity during pandemic
Read full article: Ann Arborโs Food Gatherers addresses record-breaking food insecurity during pandemicANN ARBOR โ Each month, local anti-hunger organization Food Gatherers continues to break records as it works to serve community members experiencing food insecurity brought on by economic hardship during the COVID-19 health crisis. Nearly half of these visitors had never sought emergency food before, and in August, one parent who attended Food Gatherers' Summer Food Service Program said it acted as a lifeline for her family. Without its thousands of volunteers, Food Gatherers had to drastically change the way it serves the community this summer. In response, Food Gatherers increased its monthly food distribution by nearly 30%, and broke its own record in June of the largest annual total pounds of food distributed. We expect there to be a real need for food for a very long time.โAnyone in need of food can contact Food Gatherers at 734-761-2796 or visit their website where they can find an up-to-date list of food distribution sites.
Toyota invests $140K in Food Gatherers Summer Food Service Program
Read full article: Toyota invests $140K in Food Gatherers Summer Food Service ProgramANN ARBOR As local families mark the last day of school Friday, Food Gatherers has announced it is once again partnering with Toyota to support its Summer Food Service Program. Throughout the school year, these local children rely on free or subsidized breakfast and/or lunch, and Food Gatherers annual summer food program aims to fill those gaps. Food Gatherers is grateful for Toyotas investment in the summer food program, Helen Starman, Food Gatherers Chief Development Officer said in a statement. In addition to summer food, they have also supported critical food distribution during the pandemic. Like what youre reading? With the summer food program, Food Gatherers has really had to think about how to serve an even greater need, especially since the schools are closing.
Food Gatherers cancels annual Grillin fundraiser amid COVID-19 crisis
Read full article: Food Gatherers cancels annual Grillin fundraiser amid COVID-19 crisisANN ARBOR Food Gatherers announced Wednesday it is canceling its annual Grillin fundraiser to help alleviate hunger in Washtenaw County due to public health restrictions surrounding COVID-19. In response, Food Gatherers has launched a matching campaign to meet increased need to feed the community during the health crisis. Over the last two months, Food Gatherers partner programs have seen a 30%-300% increase in demand. And in April, Food Gatherers distributed the largest one-month total of food in the community in 31 years, marking a 30% increase from an average month. For updates on Food Gatherers COVID-19 response and how to get involved, visit foodgatherers.org/covid19.