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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 ...

COVID-19 protocols, updated 1-10-2022: All personnel working in-person must be vaccinated. Volunteers and staff are required to wear a KN95 or N95 mask while working in our office space or during ride-along shifts. Masks will be provided for those who need them. Volunteers and staff must wear a mask, use hand sanitizer or gloves, and ...

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 ...

As the Coronavirus outbreak continues, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is taking additional steps to minimize potential risk to our clients, staff and volunteers. Beginning the week of Monday, March 30, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels will make deliveries only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Clients no longer will receive deliveries on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays. This ...

To our clients, their families and the community: As a provider of vital services to the homebound residents of our community, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is exempt from the statewide lockdown.   This means we can continue to provide food and other support to the 200-plus people who rely on us each day.   Rest ...

  YMOW is proceeding through the current health crisis with one thing in mind – protecting the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and most of all, our clients. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not accepting new volunteers. A small number of longtime volunteers continue to help with deliveries, but ...