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GET INVOLVEDGive Time
Volunteers power every aspect of our operation. Their efforts account for
almost 70% of all hours worked at Food Gatherers. You can
make a difference in your community by volun-
teering.
WarehouseJoin us at Food Gatherers’ head-quarters on Carrot Way. Volunteer activities include sorting produce and canned goods, re-
packaging foods and maintaining a clean,
food-safe facility.
Food RunRide along in our truck and
help staff pick up and deliver food. This is a great way to witness food
rescue and assist in deliveries to our partner programs.
Community KitchenFood Gatherers Community Kitchen is located in the Robert J. Delonis Center in downtown Ann Arbor. Volunteers assist with preparing and serv-ing weekday lunches and dinners and weekend mid-day meals.
Get Started Today: www.foodgatherers.org/volunteerQuestions? Contact [email protected]
Give Funds
Charity Navigator rated Food Gatherers the top food bank in Michigan in 2013. Our nine consecutive four-star ratings put us in the top 1% of all charities nationwide.
AdvocateWrite letters to your elected officials stressing the importance of safety net services for our neighbors in need.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Share our posts to help educate others about hunger relief efforts in our community.
Visit our website for books, films and online resources to share with your education, civic or community group.
$5=15 meals!*
“I believe in what Food Gatherers does. I think Food Gatherers uses the money and the food they receive wisely, and I am so happy to be able to help support their efforts.”
– Julie Dunning, Dunning Toyota Scion
“The outrage of hunger amidst plenty will never be solved by ‘experts’ somewhere. It will only be solved when people like you and me decide to act.”
– Francis Moore Lappé
Give a gift
Become a monthly donor
Join our corporate giving program, Food Gatherers Bread Winners
Purchase tickets to Grillin’ for Food Gatherers
Give Today: Online: www.foodgatherers.org/donate
By mail (make checks payable to Food Gatherers): P.O. Box 7971, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7971
By stock or employer match: For more information, please call (734) 761-2796
Food Gatherers Warehouse: 1 Carrot Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Food Gatherers Community Kitchen: 312 W. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 131037, Ann Arbor, MI 48113
Whatis Your Role?
Mission Statement Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community.
Emphasis on NutritionWe strive to meet the nutritional needs of those we serve. At least 50% of the food we distribute is fresh fruits, vegetables or protein items.
Join us!
Why We’re Here
What We Do
Food Gatherers rescues food from local food businesses that would otherwise go to waste.
Rescued food is supplemented with food bank purchasing, food drive donations and state and federal resources. More than 5 million pounds of food are distributed to 150+ non-profit partner programs.
Together, we fill the plates of our hungry neighbors for more than 15,000 meals a day!
Hunger is real for 1 in 7 people in Washtenaw County*.
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*Statistics based on FY 2013