Food Gatherers

10/23/2026

Food Gatherers' work isn't possible without our amazing network of partner agencies who run food pantries and meal programs all across Washtenaw County. We were honored to host some of our partners at our agency open house today and take them behind the scenes to learn more about food banking and food rescue.

The staff and volunteers who run these programs are full of compassion and empathy for our neighbors who face hunger, and make such a difference for the nearly 60,000 people that we serve annually.

We're grateful to work alongside so many wonderful organizations who share our belief that food is a basic right. Together, we're working to end hunger here in Washtenaw County 🧡🥕

10/21/2026

A BIG shoutout to our friends Mark Copeland and Scott Vertical from ann arbor's 107one for spending the afternoon volunteering with Food Gatherers yesterday.

Right now we're warm in the warehouse but in just 6 short weeks we will be Freezin' for a Reason for Food Gatherers largest fundraiser, Rockin' for the Hungry!

🗓Mark your calendars! The annual 5-day radiothon broadcast by ann arbor's 107one is Dec 1-5 and we are aiming to raise 1.5 MILLION MEALS for neighbors facing hunger.

10/20/2026

This International Chef's Day, we are grateful to have three amazing chefs running our Community Kitchen. For Scott, Amy, and Chris, their job isn't just about providing meals, but using their talents to provide comfort, stability, and hope to our neighbors facing hunger.

Every day they craft meals from scratch with a team of dedicated volunteers. At a traditional restaurant, ingredients are ordered based on the meals being made. At our Community Kitchen it's the other way around. These three create beautiful and nutritious meals based off the ingredients they get through Food Gatherers' food rescue program. We are so grateful for their creativity and quick-thinking which allows our neighbors to have variety in the well-balanced meals they receive.

Please join us in celebrating Scott, Amy, and Chris this 🧡🧡🧡

10/20/2026

Activate your new Michigan Bridge Card before Oct. 30. Once it’s activated, begin using your new card and discard your old one.

Remember:
• Your new Bridge Card is mailed at no cost.
• Your benefits and account stay the same. Only the card is changing.
• Your current card will work until you activate your new card or until Oct. 30, whichever comes first.
• Keep your mailing address current at Michigan.gov/MIBridges.

Questions? Call 1-888-678-8914.

10/19/2026

This week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week!💚 Nancy and Gary are longtime supporters of the fight against hunger, and by including Food Gatherers as a beneficiary in their estate plan, they're able to make a lasting impact for generations to come.

There are many ways to make a legacy gift depending on your financial and philanthropic goals. If you want to learn more about joining Nancy and Gary in Food Gatherers' Forever Gathering Society, visit foodgatherers.org/plannedgiving or email [email protected]

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10/15/2026

Food Gatherers is proud to announce that Harvest Market - Ann Arbor is our newest retail partner! We began rescuing food such as meats, produce, dairy, and much more from Niemann Harvest Market towards the end of July. They've already donated nearly 7,400 pounds of food, or the equivalent of around 6,200 meals for neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

A huge thank you to the first Harvest Market in the state of Michigan for supporting the fight against hunger!🧡🥕

10/14/2026

The Michigan Agricultural Surplus System (MASS) is a vital program for farmers, food banks, and community members experiencing food insecurity.

MASS is a state-funded program that provides grant funds to the Food Bank Council of Michigan (FBCM), who then purchases surplus produce directly from Michigan farmers, and connects it to food banks like Food Gatherers.

We are grateful to partner with FBCM to help support local farmers and increase access to nutritious food for our neighbors facing hunger.

10/13/2026

A big thank you to one of our longtime volunteer groups, Ford Motor Company! These eight individuals spent an entire day at our warehouse sorting and packing food from our rescue program, such as fresh produce, prepared foods, and dairy products.

Together, they saved more than 4,200 POUNDS of nutritious food for neighbors experiencing food insecurity. We're so grateful for companies like Ford for their continued support of the fight against hunger.

10/12/2026

Happy National Farmers Day! 💚🥕 Thank you to all our Michigan farmers who support food banks, like Food Gatherers, so we can distribute fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients to neighbors experiencing hunger.

Together, with local farmers and the Food Bank Council of Michigan, we are expanding access to healthy food so individuals and families have the nutrition they need to thrive.

10/09/2026

Food Gatherers' warehouse will be closed on Monday, October 12th in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our Community Kitchen at the Delonis Center (312 W. Huron St, Ann Arbor) will serve a meal at 3pm for anyone in need of one.

Visit FoodGatherers.org/FindFood for a full list of food pantries and meal programs and their hours.