ANN ARBOR – Plum Market fans, rejoice. The grocery store featuring locally sourced products has announced same-day delivery in Ann Arbor and the Detroit metro area in partnership with delivery service Shipt. Now through Dec. 24, Shipt customers will receive 50% off passes, which can be purchased with each delivery and require no long term commitment. “Our new partnership with Shipt enables us to offer Plum Market guests a convenient and cost-effective home delivery option,” Matt Jonna, CEO and Co-Founder of Plum Market, said in a statement. The move will see hundreds of new shoppers added to the Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit area.

The farm stop had to buy more refrigeration to accommodate the new inventory and to hold online orders. Sample also said the success of the Argus Farm Stop online orders was due to its customers. (Argus Farm Stop)Additionally, Argus Farm Stop implemented grocery delivery for its customers. Currently, both Argus Farm Stop locations are open to customers but are limited to only five at one time. Visit Argus Farm Stop at 325 W. Liberty St. and at 1200 Packard Rd.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Refraction AI has partnered with the Produce Station in Ann Arbor to offer contactless grocery delivery with its autonomous robot. The REV-1 robot, which hit the streets of Ann Arbor in December 2019, has been delivering meals from partnering restaurants. Our expansion into grocery delivery was a no-brainer during this time when the need for contactless delivery is so strong, said Matthew Johnson-Roberson, co-founder and CEO of Refraction AI in a statement. According to the robotics startup, the REV-1 delivery robot is able to hold about six paper bags of groceries at a time. Related: WATCH: Ann Arbor food delivery robots busier than ever during COVID-19 pandemic

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County is looking for community members to volunteer for weekly food deliveries to clients. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization has asked volunteers to take food from its JFS Specialty Food Pantry to clients in need. The food pantry provides non-perishable foods, fresh produce, and a variety of specialty foods for those with medical conditions or dietary restrictions. Volunteers will help deliver prepared meals to 200 households and groceries to 600 households. For the deliveries, volunteers need to use their own vehicles and call clients once the food has been dropped off.