Just past the fresh produce, next to the gelato counter in the back of the Plymouth Cantoro Market is an Italian trattoria. Michelle Oliver takes us there to Dine in the D.

A grant will pay for an unlimited amount of hours for DoorDash personnel, called “Dashers,” to deliver orders from food pantries at Jewish Family Services and Hope Clinic.

The cost of everything seems to be going up and fast.

Our community is home to impressive local vendors creating all kinds of goods and items to enhance our lives.

The new Meijer Rivertown Market in Detroit features thousands of products from local vendors.

This week Help Me Hank has been working to find solutions as the nation faces supply shortages and big shipping delays.

The cost of filling your grocery cart seems to be going up every week, but a little planning before heading to the store could lead to big savings.

Food Gatherers aims to make finding food in Washtenaw County easier through its new website.

Kroger announced Tuesday it will be donating its $50,000 lottery ticket commission to the Food Bank Council of Michigan to support the Food Security Council. This is after a $1 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold to a lucky customer in January at a Kroger in Novi. Nearly 11,000 businesses in Michigan sell lottery tickets and receive a commission if they are the business selling the winning ticket. “Kroger is committed to our mission of feeding our communities,” said Rachel Hurst, corporate affairs manager, The Kroger Co. of Michigan. “Strong partnerships with both the State of Michigan and the Food Bank Council of Michigan are integral in driving our mission forward.”More: Michigan Lottery newsRead: A Look at Michigan’s largest lottery wins

ROMULUS, Mich. – Kroger, one of America’s largest grocery retailers, and Ocado, a world leader in technology for grocery ecommerce, on Monday announced Romulus as the latest location for a Customer Fulfillment Center. “Kroger’s decision to invest $95 million and create 250 new jobs in Romulus further demonstrates that Wayne County is a global leader in logistics and fulfillment industries,” said Warren Evans, Wayne County Chief Executive. The location confirms a previous announcement stating Kroger and Ocado would construct a CFC in the Great Lakes Region. The CFC model – an automated warehouse facility with digital and robotic capabilities – will be used to serve customers across the region. “We are delighted to welcome the Kroger fulfillment center to Romulus, building on the city’s status as a logistics and fulfillment hub,” said Romulus Mayor LeRoy Burcroff.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. Medical students from the University of Michigan have partnered with Hope Clinic to deliver groceries to those in need within Washtenaw County. Hope Clinic has seen a dramatic increase in the need for food assistance and other services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hope Clinic provides food assistance; medical, dental and mental health services; and child care assistance, among other services. Visit the Hope Clinic website to see all of its services. Hope Clinic is at 518 Harriet St., Ypsilanti.

About half of the people who joined WDIV’s new text exchange about coronavirus said they’re worried about buying groceries with the virus spreading through our communities. Of the 147 messages we received, 75 said they didn’t feel safe shopping for groceries right now. WDIV collected the responses from text-based conversations about coronavirus with people who opted in to receive the alerts. You can join by texting HEALTH to 1-877-454-9348 or entering your phone number here:We’re sending coronavirus text alerts a few times, or as needed, to convey important information. Responses help inform our reporting and can lead a text exchange providing more information.

While many of us are safely snuggled inside our homes, there are still many people out there bravely working for us so that we can have all the things we need during this strange time. Whether you’re stocking shelves, making food, protecting us, delivering packages, providing a service or helping those who are ill, we would like to show our appreciation! Send us a photo of you doing your job during the shutdown, and we may air it on Local 4. If you are submitting a group photo or submitting a photo on behalf of someone else, you must have their permission to submit. USE THE FORM TO SUBMIT A PICTURE: