Here’s where Ann Arbor YMCA is handing out free boxes of produce this week
Sarah Parlette, Associate Content Producer, All About Ann Arbor
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Continuing its efforts to help community members facing food insecurity, the Ann Arbor YMCA will provide neighborhood sites free produce this Thursday and Friday.
Since June 3, the Y has given out almost 1,000 boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables every week. Each box contains produce from regional farmers and is supplied through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box program.
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Unless noted as closed, sites are open to the public. Updates regarding distributions sites will be made on the Ann Arbor YMCA Facebook page.
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Pick up is at the following distribution locations and times:
Thursday, Aug. 20
Sycamore Meadows: 1273 Stamford Ct., Ypsilanti -- 11:30 a.m. to noon (closed community site)
Aspen Chase: 2960 International Dr., Ypsilanti -- 12:15-12:30 p.m.
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.