Here’s where Ann Arbor YMCA will be distributing free produce boxes today, Friday
Sarah Parlette, Associate Content Producer, All About Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor YMCA staff distribute free produce boxes to those in need in the community in June 2020. (Ann Arbor YMCA)
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Ann Arbor YMCA will be distributing free produce boxes on Thursday and Friday at 14 different locations to meet community needs.
This week, the Y will hand out 900 boxes of food. Each box contains 25 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables from national, regional and local suppliers whose business has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative is part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box program.
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Distribution of the produce boxes was originally scheduled to end in June. Now, the program is scheduled to last through August.
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Pick up is at the following distribution locations and times:
Thursday
The Villas Apartments: 2911 Bynan Dr., Ypsilanti -- 11 a.m. to noon
Aspen Chase Apartments: 2960 International Dr., Ypsilanti -- 11 a.m. to noon
Sarah has worked for WDIV since June 2018. She covers community events, good eats and small businesses in Ann Arbor and has a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Grand Valley State University.