food service

The local community came together Sunday to honor and remember Ann Arbor food visionary Tommy York. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels (YMOW) plays a vital role in keeping seniors across the community fed, connected, and supported. As federal and local funding streams face uncertainty, YMOW is faces rising demand for services. Lee Van Roth discussed the challenges with YMOW president and CEO, Barbara Niess-May.

President Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill" is now the law, and it includes significant cuts to many social safety net programs. That includes Medicaid and food programs. Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels delivers a lot of meals provided by impacted food pantries to the community’s aging and homebound population. What will the impact be moving forward and what is the plan to accommodate the changes? WEMU's David Fair discussed it with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels president and CEO, Barbara Niess-May.

Food Gatherers is bridging the gap this summer by providing free meals to schoolchildren at several locations throughout Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Dexter City Council is expected to begin a discussion tonight about what changes are needed, if any, regarding operating food trucks in the city. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Due to federal cuts, Washtenaw County's Food Gatherers has an urgent need for funding and is asking for help from the City of Ann Arbor. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

This year is a big step for the Ypsilanti Farmers Market as it starts its outdoor season at a new, larger venue on South Washington Boulevard. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

During the Biden administration, local food distributors were encouraged to apply for grants funding to help build infrastructure for local farms and food. Now, the USDA is making cuts that could undermine the local food system and its suppliers...like Argus Farm Stop in Ann Arbor. WEMU's David Fair talked with co-owner Bill Brinkerhoff about immediate and longer-term impacts.

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is resuming its regular season with its first Wednesday market of the year, alongside some new changes this season. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Federal funding cuts are having a dramatic impact on our community's ability to keep people fed. Among the affected is Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels. WEMU's David Fair talked with its executive director, Barbara Niess-May, about how the organization is overcoming the adversity now and whether it's sustainable.