Food Gatherers
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Food Gatherers is the food rescue and food bank program serving Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Washtenaw County, Michigan
Joined November 2009
Today is #WorldFoodDay, celebrated around the world every year to recognize the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. Here's how you can #fighthunger in Washtenaw County: Get Involved | Food Gatherers
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It's Oct. 10, and that means The Original Kroger A2 Turkey Trot is only a month away! Register with the trotwithfoodgatherers2024 discount codte and you can get 10% off your entry! Kids race free with a paid adult. Sign up here: https://t.co/A2WdgHUC7C
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Great news today from the .@USDA : $1 billion to help fight hunger in the U.S! A great way to cap #HungerActionMonth. https://t.co/UxjbTciHaW
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Americans face hunger in every county in the U.S. We can help with our neighbors in Washtenaw County, but we need help. Urge lawmakers to strengthen TEFAP & SNAP in the #FarmBill. Learn more: https://t.co/NcZbFeoUKf
#HungerActionMonth
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In the final week of #HungerActionMonth, we're highlighting ways to get & stay involved in the fight against hunger all year. Up first: the Farm Bill, arguably the most impactful piece of legislation for food banks, farmers & those facing food insecurity: https://t.co/R0qIrqj2xY
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A big thank you to the @dteenergy Foundation for their commitment to fighting hunger where we live! We are grateful for their financial support and their time spent volunteering at our warehouse. 😊 #EndHungerTogether
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The more we learn about hunger, the better prepared we'll all be to #FightHungerSparkChange. #HungerEndsWhereCaringBegins
#HungerActionMonth
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As we kick off the third week of #HungerActionMonth, we recognize the amazing volunteers who help us sort the healthy food we distribute to our partners in Washtenaw County. Nearly 10 million pounds last year! We can't do it without you! https://t.co/ysu7vnzM7g
#EndHungerTogether
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Shout out to our friends at .@thomsonreuters for their help this week! Volunteer | Food Gatherers
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Mow Down Hunger is officially under way! .@Weingartz has pledged up to $35,000 to match your donations to Food gatherers through Oct. 1. Thank you so much! #MowDownHunger
#EndHunger
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Today is the first day of Food Gatherers' Summer Food Service Program! Meal schedules in English and Spanish and a map of locations can be found at https://t.co/Cne21GJCKY, or by calling Food Gatherers at 734-761-2796, or by texting FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.
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Berea City of Hope is looking for #volunteers to help distribute food on Saturday 6/15 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at 1070 McCartney Avenue in Ypsilanti. If you are interested in helping, please email malissahodge56@yahoo.com.
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Join us Sunday, June 9th, at 7 PM, for a screening of “Wasted: The Story of Food Waste” at the Michigan Theater! We will be there for a short post-film discussion highlighting what you can do to combat hunger and reduce food waste. Tickets at: https://t.co/jsl1McUa24
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Had the absolute pleasure to help serve dinner to some great peeps at the Delonis Shelter through @FoodGatherers for Sunday dinner. Thanks to Scott and my fellow volunteers who made it a fun experience! Give it a try if you’re looking for a fun volunteer experience in A2!
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This donation brought a lot of smiles! A big thank you to the Washtenaw District Dental Society for generously donating toothpaste and toothbrushes for adults and kids. These donations will be distributed through our partner food programs to families here in Washtenaw County!
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According to the latest research from @feedingamerica, 46,300 of our neighbors in Washtenaw County are food insecure, of whom 41% do not qualify for SNAP benefits. Learn what hunger looks like in our community and how you can help. Visit https://t.co/J1IH8EiZTv.
#EndHunger
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Thank you to all the donors, volunteers, and letter carriers who supported the 2024 Stamp Out Hunger food drive! We look forward to sharing this year's food drive results soon! 🥫📭 #StampOutHunger #StampOutHunger2024 @NALC_National @StampOutHunger
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The numbers are in... In April 2024, we distributed a record-breaking 987,240 pounds of food—the largest monthly total in our 35-year history. The need in our community is high. Please consider making a financial donation to fight hunger we we live: https://t.co/p5AiHvvbjQ.
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20 @UMichRadiology volunteers, family and friends, recently donated their time and energy at the @FoodGatherers Warehouse. In two hours, the group sorted a whopping 1358 pounds of produce. Kudos to this team for serving our community! https://t.co/gYmPpyNv6V
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