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Join us in welcoming Jessica Cichowlas as YMOW’s new volunteer coordinator! Prior to joining the YMOW team, Jessica was a volunteer herself throughout high school and college. She most recently served as assistant volunteer and outreach coordinator for Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation’s GIVE365 program. Jessica said she looks forward to tapping into the community’s ...

SEE THE LOCAL DELIVERY MENU ORDER TICKETS SEE THE SHIP-TO MENU HOLIDAYS AT HOME AUCTION The annual holiday fundraiser for Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels will look a little different this year, but it promises to hold all of the fun that supporters have come to expect from our winter event. The night will include a ...

PURCHASE YOUR TASTING KIT Join us at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, for a virtual wine tasting experience straight from California wine country. The wine experts at Gloria Ferrer, Caneros, California, will guide us through three delicious wines – a red, a white and a sparkling. You will receive a link to the virtual event, ...

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is proud to announce the addition of a familiar face to our staff. Kelly Schwartz, a supporter of the YMOW mission since 2002 and a member of the board since 2013, has been chosen for the role of Operations Director. In this new position Kelly will manage the day-to-day operations of ...

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Winemaker Adam McBride, owner of Hickory Creek Winery in Buchanan, MI, will guide participants through a tasting of five of his Michigan-made wines during a virtual wine tasting event at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Each $45 tasting kit contains five 1.75-ounce bottles of wine, palate-cleansing crackers, a tasting glass and online access to an ...

The donation of a Toyota Sienna by Toyota Motor North America and Dunning Toyota of Ann Arbor will allow Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels to add a fifth route to its meal deliveries. That means as many as 50 more homebound neighbors will have access to food and support from YMOW. The gift also included a ...

For the protection of our clients, staff and volunteers, YMOW has changed its onboarding and training process for new volunteers. All volunteers interested in volunteering with our organization must complete a volunteer application located on our website (https://ymow.org/volunteer/). Applicants who complete the application and pass the initial screening will be invited by Volunteer Coordinator Rolanda ...

MAIZ Mexican Cantina and Terry Bakery are teaming up to make Mother’s Day extra special this year. Support these local business and let the women in your life know they’re special by purchasing tacos and specially made tulip cookies between noon and 9 p.m. Sunday, May 10. A portion of all food orders will be ...