Help the hungry at Grillin' for Food Gatherers
You might be surprised how many people are in need of a healthy meal. One in seven adults and one in six children struggle with hunger in Washtenaw County, according to Food Gatherers. So you might be working or in class with someone right now who is trying to cover their need. You can help by attending Grillin’ for Food Gatherers at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds.
George Bedard and the Kingpins, Chris Dupont and the Ben Daniels Band will provide musical entertainment. Martin Bandyke will broadcast the event live on 107.one. Body Wisdom Massage Therapy will also offer free mini-massages.
Bid on prizes such as season tickets to the University of Michigan Men’s basketball games, a customized dinner for eight in your home from Chef Alex Young of Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Detroit Tigers tickets with an access pass to the Tiger Den Club Lounge and more in the silent auction.
"For each adult ticket purchased, Food Gatherers can provide more than 100 meals for Washtenaw County residents in need," according to the press release.
Tickets are $50 in advance for adults ($60 at the gate), $10 for kids ages 3-13. Kids under 3 get in free. Buy advance tickets online at www.foodgatherers.org/grillin or call 734-761-2796. Tickets may also be purchased at Zingerman’s (Delicatessen, Roadhouse and Bakehouse), Saline Picture Frame Co., Dexter Picture Frame Co. and Beezy’s Café.
Sunday, June 9, 2013. 3-8 p.m. The Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds are located at 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor. 734-429-3145.
Comments
annarbormommy
Thu, Jun 6, 2013 : 2:21 p.m.
I love Grillin'! My family and I have a great time every year. On top of it being simply a great event, it also helps raise money to feed people!
Atticus F.
Wed, Jun 5, 2013 : 8:49 p.m.
I stoped giving money to food gatherers, and now give my money/non perishables to Salvation Army, or Gleaners... I just couldn't stand the waste, and mismanagement of donations perpetuated by Food Gatherers. I want to know that I am helping the most people with my donations, and not supporting a 10 million dollar money grab to build a "state of the art" walk in cooler.
maryhschlitt
Thu, Jun 6, 2013 : 1:57 p.m.
Hi Atticus, Choosing a charity to support is a highly personal decision and your support of important charities like Salvation Army and Gleaners is commendable. However, it is important for everyone to do their research before investing their well earned dollars in the work of any non-profit, as you suggest in your post. If I may, I suggest that you visit Charity Navigator, www.charitynavigator.org, the largest independent charity evaluator in America. The organization helps guide intelligent giving by evaluating the Financial Health and Accountability & Transparency of roughly 5,500 mid-to-large sized charities that garner roughly 50 percent of all private contributions made in the United States each year (not including houses of worship). Once you do this, I hope you will then take a glance at Food Gatherers profile. You will find that this year is the ninth consecutive year that Food Gatherers has earned this top distinction, placing it among the elite 1 percent of charities to receive this distinction. Food Gatherers now has the No. 1 Charity Navigator rating of food banks in Michigan, and is in the top 15 food banks rated nationwide. Also, the figure you mentioned for Food Gatherers warehouse expansion was grossly overstated, the total campaign which is much more than just a cooler totals $3.5 Million. If you would like to visit Food Gatherers, see our warehouse and learn more about our expansion I would be delighted to give you a tour personally. You can call me at 734-761-2796. Best, Mary Schlitt Director of Development Food Gatherers
Salinemary
Wed, Jun 5, 2013 : 6:08 p.m.
Please help Food Gatherers help the community. Come on out to this great event.