Michigan Medicine hosts holiday food drive as ‘need is exaggerated’ by pandemic
Updated Dec 17, 2020;
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ANN ARBOR, MI Michigan Medicine is hosting a food drive through Tuesday, Dec. 22. to help Washtenaw County residents in need.
As the economic effects of the pandemic linger, communities surrounding Michigan Medicine are in need, the healthcare system said. In response, the University of Michigan’s academic medical center decided to launch its third food drive this year to encourage its own team, as well as the local community, to give food and funds to support Food Gatherers, a non-profit that serves people experiencing hunger.
Michigan Medicine, Food Gatherers partner for third food drive during pandemic
Donations can be made at drop-off site or online
Meredith Bruckner, Community News Producer, All About Ann Arbor
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ANN ARBOR – Michigan Medicine and Food Gatherers are partnering once again to meet rising need for food and supplies within the community.
Now through Dec. 22, food and toiletry donations can be made at U-M’s drop off site at its North Campus Research Complex or online.
The drive began in March as a way for Michigan Medicine to collect much-needed personal protective equipment for its staff when supplies were low nationwide. In the spring and fall drives, Michigan Medicine and Food Gatherers raised the equivalent of 128,000 meals for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in Washtenaw County.