![]() Gifts made during Rockin’ for the Hungry will be matched 1:1 though Power Hour Sponsors, the Harold & Kay Peplau Family Fund and Kroger.įor context, a financial gift of $5 can provide the equivalent of 30 meals to individuals of all ages experiencing hunger in the Ann Arbor area. Throughout the month of May, you can donate baby items by dropping them off at the United Way of Washtenaw Countys office on Platt Road, or at any Old National. “Donations made during Rockin’ will provide nutritious groceries and meals to anyone in need in our community, all year long.” “With skyrocketing prices at the grocery store, our neighbors are forced to make difficult decisions between choosing to pay for food and other necessities like rent and medical care,” Spring said in a release. To learn which items are most needed, see our News and Updates page for current list of food pantry needs, or call (734) 475-3305. In addition to the pandemic, rising prices of food, gas and housing in 2022 have further driven up the demand for food in Washtenaw County, said Spring. Volunteers evaluate pantry supplies weekly. With the added public health risk, we had to make the difficult decision to cancel most in-person events for the last two years.” Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Office Hours mon-fri 10am-2pm sat & Sun Closed RESTORE 6241 Jackson Road ann arbor, mi 48103 RESTORE DONATION PICK UP: 734.646. Counties served by Food Gatherers:washtenaw MI. ![]() “For the last two years, we have been battling a perfect storm of rising need and operational challenges caused by the pandemic. Food Gatherers distributes food to low-income adults, children and families in. “We are so excited to once again host this event in person,” president and CEO of Food Gatherers Eileen Spring said in a release. to hear interviews with community leaders and partners, Food Gatherers staff and sponsored Power Hours. ![]() Maple Rd for a five-day live radio broadcast. ![]() The event will be held in person for the first time since 2019.īeginning on Giving Tuesday, 107 one radio personalities and Food Gatherers staff and volunteers will be “freezin’ for a reason” outside the Kroger store at 400 S. Customers of Ann Arbor Jackson Rd Meijer purchase 10 Simply Give donation cards now until July 1st that are converted to Meijer food-only gift cards and given. The five-day event aims to raise 1 million meals for community members in need in Washtenaw County. ANN ARBOR – The annual Rockin’ for the Hungry food and fund drive presented by Food Gatherers, ann arbor’s 107one and Kroger will kick off on Nov. ![]()
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