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March is National Nutrition Month! Washtenaw County is fortunate to be home to many nonprofit agencies that serve meals to those that need a little extra help. Today on the blog we’re going to explore agencies that offer meal delivery, grocery pickup, and pantries that offer more than food.  

Food Pantries 

• Aid in Milan– offers monthly drive-up food pantry. Includes produce, frozen meat, dairy, and personal care items. Visit their website for more information or call (734) 439-8420.   
• JFS– no list of food resources would be complete without mentioning the Jewish Family Serivces’s food pantry. In addition to the usual non-perishable food items, the JFS Food Pantry also offers fresh produce and an array of specialty food items to those with medical or religious dietary restrictions, including but not limited to; gluten-free, diabetic friendly, vegan, liquid nutrition, kosher and halal. Call (734) 971-0209 for more information.  

Grocery Pickup 

• Community Church of God– offers weekly drive-up food pantry on Fridays from 12-1:30pm (except for 4^th Friday of the month). Call the office at (734) 483- 1955 for more information.    
• Hope Clinic– Can visit once per month. Includes produce, dairy and meat. Call (734) 484-2989 to schedule an appointment.   
  • Fresh produce available at the Hope Clinic Farm Stand (454 Harriet St.) on Monday, Wednesday & Friday evenings. You must call in advance to reserve a spot.
• SOS Community Services– offers curbside grocery pickup. All groceries are pre-bagged. Call the pantry at 734-484-9945 when you arrive. 

Meal Pickup 

• Hope Clinic– Hot carry out meals available M, T, Th, F, Sa, Su 5:00-6:00pm. Call 734-484-2989 for more information.  
• St. Andrews Episcopal Church– their Breakfast Program serves daily carry-out meals. Call the office at (734) 663-0518, Ext 206 or email [email protected] for more information. 
• Milan Seniors for Healthy Living– Hot carry-out meals available for those aged 60+. Suggested $3 donation. Call (734) 508-6229 for more information.  

Meal Delivery 

• Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels 
  • Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels seeks to reduce hunger and food insecurity for homebound adults in Ann Arbor who are frail, medically compromised, or have a short- or long-term disability that impacts their ability to shop and prepare complete nutritious meals. 
  • Offer wellness checks via phone to clients 
  • Offer personal care items pantry   
  • Can make referrals to community resources 
• Ypsi Meals on Wheels 
  • Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals, social contact and other services to the homebound elderly, ill and disabled in eastern Washtenaw County, to enable them to enjoy healthier, safer, and more independent lives. 
  • Offer weekly produce delivery in addition to regular meal delivery 
  • Offer free pet food delivery in partnership with the Humane Society of Huron Valley 
  • Clients have access to a personal care pantry 
  • Offer case management services to existing clients 

Visit the Senior Resource Connect Senior Resource Directory to be connected with food resources. Looking for more resources? Visit Food Gatherers’ website.