Michigan Medicine and Food Gatherers are hosting their fourth food and toiletry drive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food Gatherers has distributed millions of pounds of food this past year.

YPSILANTI, Mich. – On Wednesday, Nov. 18, seniors in Washtenaw County can pick up boxes of free food at a drive-thru event in Ypsilanti. From noon to 2 p.m., the Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) will distribute approximately 400 boxes of food to community members age 60 and older. Recipe guides will also be included in the boxes to help community members create meals. Food for the event was secured through a partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Food Bank Council of Michigan and Gleaner’s Community Food Bank. Community members with questions can call AAA 1-B Information and Assistance phone line at 800-852-7795.

ANN ARBOR, Mch. – On Thursday and Friday, the Ann Arbor YMCA will hand out free boxes of produce to community members faced with food insecurity. Boxes will be distributed at eight neighborhood sites within Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box program, the organization has given out 25 lbs. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Those facing food insecurity can turn to the Ann Arbor YMCA this Thursday and Friday for free boxes of produce. Since June 3, the Y has given out almost 1,000 boxes of produce every week. This week, boxes will be available at 14 distribution sites. There will be no food distribution by the Ann Arbor YMCA for the week of August 31 nor the week of September 7. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Continuing its efforts to help community members facing food insecurity, the Ann Arbor YMCA will provide neighborhood sites free produce this Thursday and Friday. Since June 3, the Y has given out almost 1,000 boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables every week. Each box contains produce from regional farmers and is supplied through the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Unless noted as closed, sites are open to the public. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. On Thursday and Friday, neighborhood sites around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti can anticipate their weekly visit from Ann Arbor YMCA. boxes of fresh produce from local, regional and national farmers through the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Every week, community members the community sites receive almost 1,000 boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables. Unless noted as closed, sites are open to the public. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. On Thursday and Friday, Ann Arbor YMCA will distribute free boxes of produce to communities around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Every week, community members receive almost 1,000 boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables from national, regional and local suppliers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuing its efforts to provide relief for food insecurity the YMCA is participating in the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Unless noted as closed, sites are open to the public. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR This Thursday and Friday, Ann Arbor YMCA will visit 15 neighborhoods to distribute free 25lbs. boxes of produce to communities that may not always have access to non-processed foods. Continuing its efforts to provide relief for food insecurity around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, the YMCA is participating in the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Unless noted as closed, sites are open to the public. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.

ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor YMCA will visit 15 neighborhoods on Thursday and Friday to distribute free boxes of fruit and vegetables to meet community needs. Continuing its efforts to provide relief for food insecurity around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, the YMCA is participating in the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page. The Villas Apartments: 2911 Bynan Dr., Ypsilanti -- 12:30-1:30 p.m.Glencoe Hills Apartments: 2201 Glencoe Hills Dr., Ann Arbor -- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn more about Ann Arbor YMCA through annarborymca.org

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Today and Friday, the Ann Arbor YMCA will visit 15 neighborhoods to distribute free boxes of produce to meet community needs. Continuing its efforts to provide relief for food insecurity in and around Ann Arbor, the YMCA is participating in the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page. The Villas Apartments: 2911 Bynan Dr., Ypsilanti -- 12:30-1:30 p.m.Glencoe Hills Apartments: 2201 Glencoe Hills Dr., Ann Arbor -- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn more about Ann Arbor YMCA through annarborymca.org

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Today and Friday, the Ann Arbor YMCA will be at 13 distribution sites this week to supply boxes of produce to those in need. Continuing the Ys effort to meet food insecurity needs in the Ann Arbor area, each box contains 25 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables from national, regional and local suppliers whose businesses have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative is part of the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. The Villas Apartments: 2911 Bynan Dr., Ypsilanti -- 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn more about Ann Arbor YMCA through annarborymca.org Like what youre reading?

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor YMCA is continuing to distribute free produce boxes to community members in need. On Thursday, the Y will hand out 800 boxes of food at 11 different locations. The initiative is part of the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Distribution of the produce boxes will continue through August. Learn more about Ann Arbor YMCA through annarborymca.org

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Ann Arbor YMCA will be distributing free produce boxes on Thursday and Friday at 14 different locations to meet community needs. This week, the Y will hand out 900 boxes of food. Each box contains 25 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables from national, regional and local suppliers whose business has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative is part of the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Distribution of the produce boxes was originally scheduled to end in June.

ANN ARBOR The Ann Arbor YMCA has expanded its distribution sites of free produce boxes across Washtenaw County as it continues to participate in the United States Department of Agricultures Farmers to Families Food Box program. Originally planned to last for the month of June only, the Ann Arbor YMCA will be continuing distribution of the free boxes through August. It has also expanded from one site to eleven locations across the county. According to Ann Arbor YMCA President and CEO Toni Kayumi, staff distributed roughly 1,400 boxes last week to families in need. The Ann Arbor YMCA staff team distributed about 1,400 boxes of USDA fresh produce today to families in need during the coronavirus crisis.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. Religious organizations partnered with Wayne County authorities Saturday to help ease the financial burden on families amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. June 6, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 58,749; Death toll now at 5,652Dozens of volunteers from the Wayne County Executive Office, the Mount Moriah Baptist Church and the Islamic Center of America handed out thousands of pounds to about 1,5000 people on Saturday. The six semi-trucks worth of food went to low-income individuals and families facing financial hardships due to the pandemic. Those who participated were eager to come together as a community after weeks of isolation -- even individuals picking up food, like Margie Evans. This is what life is all about.Organizers from the event are hoping to hold another food distribution in two weeks.

DETROIT Forgotten Harvest announced new pop-up food distribution sites for Detroit-area individuals and families to access free food and produce amid the coronavirus pandemic. May 27, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 55,608; Death toll now at 5,334Interested individuals can visit the following sites between 9 a.m. and noon on Thursday and Friday:Thursday, May 28Friday, May 29Food will be placed directly into the trunks of patrons cars for a contact-free interaction. More COVID-19 Resources: