Food Gatherers is food rescue and distribution program; it operates the Community Kitchen in the Delonis Center and serves as the Washtenaw County food bank.
Food Gatherers was founded by Zingerman's Deli, and even now, only a small part of their funding comes from governmental sources.
They have a very cool warehouse / distribution facility near Dhu Varren and Pontiac Trail. Massive scales weigh food as it enters and leaves the warehouse, and there is some serious food prep and storage going on. The warehouse is now served by the AATA Route 1!
Grillin'
An annual fundraiser, Grillin', is Sunday, June 14 2009 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. This year find foods from Al Dente Pasta Co., Arbor Brewing Company, Cafe Zola, The Common Grill, eve, Knight's Steakhouse, D'Artagnan, Inc, Tio's Southwestern Grill and Zingerman’s Deli, Zingerman's Bakehouse and Zingerman's Creamery.
In the news
Just for fun -- the executive director of Food Gatherers, Eileen Spring was interviewed at Teeter Talk in September 2006.
People
- Eileen Spring, executive director
- Missy Orge, director of outreach and training
See Also
In the news
- Chipping in for Thanksgiving Dinners: Frito-Lay employees help Food Gatherers pack meals, Ann Arbor Chronicle, November 2008
News references
- Gatherers%22+site:annarbor.com Food Gatherers stories on AnnArbor.com
- Gatherers%22+site:annarborchronicle.com Food Gatherers stories on Ann Arbor Chronicle
- Gatherers%22+site:annarborobserver.com Food Gatherers stories on Ann Arbor Observer
- Gatherers%22+site:heritage.com Food Gatherers stories in Heritage Media newspapers
- Gatherers%22&sa=N&tbs=nws:1,ar:1 Food Gatherers stories in the Google News archives
