Help Fight Hunger Where We Live
Ann Arbor YMCA Food Drive for Food Gatherers
When: November 7–17, 2025
Where: Ann Arbor YMCA (400 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103)
This November, the Ann Arbor YMCA invites you to join us in supporting Food Gatherers, Washtenaw County’s leading food bank and food rescue program. Together, we can help ensure that everyone in our community has access to the nutritious food they need to thrive.
Why It Matters
Right here in Washtenaw County, many of our neighbors struggle with food insecurity — the lack of access to enough affordable, nutritious food for an active, healthy life. Hunger affects families, children and seniors in every corner of our community. Through this food drive, we can help ease that burden and support those facing tough choices between paying bills and putting food on the table. By participating in this food drive, you’re living out one of the Y’s core areas of focus — social responsibility — and standing with us to build a healthier, more equitable community for all.
About Food Gatherers
Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community. They rescue local food, connect it with over 170 partner programs, and advocate for long-term solutions to end hunger. Every year, donations from local food and fund drives make up about half of all the food Food Gatherers distributes — millions of meals served across Washtenaw County.
How You Can Help
Drop off nonperishable, nonexpired, and undamaged food items at the Ann Arbor YMCA between November 7–17. Your generosity will help provide healthy, reliable food to those who need it most.
Most Needed Items:
- Hearty soups (beef stew, chili, etc.)
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc.)
- Canned vegetables
- Packaged pasta & rice
- Whole grain cereal & oatmeal
- Baking & cooking supplies (flour, sugar, oil, etc.)
- Condiments
- Nut butters & jelly
- Kid-friendly snacks (granola bars, goldfish, etc.)
- Baby food & formula
- Ensure & other nutritional supplement drinks
Please avoid expired items, damaged or glass packaging and open containers. Food Gatherers also prefers low/no sodium and whole-grain options.