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Ypsilanti-based Growing Hope imagines a future where everyone has the power to shape their own food system, and no one has to go hungry. Call it “food sovereignty.” In a year when food insecurity is increasing, the Growing Hope family continues to work to empower people and communities. WEMU's David Fair talked with executive director Julius Buzzard about this year and what comes in the New Year to create pathways from soil and dirt to health and wealth.

The federal government is freezing SNAP for Michigan recipients until state officials hand over data on the names and immigration status of all participants. WEMU’s Ana Longoria looks at the impact in Washtenaw County.

No Kings Ann Arbor is holding a protest this morning ahead of "The Game" this afternoon at Michigan Stadium. The event is being held beginning at Maple Village from 9:30-11:45 AM. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels has announced a lofty goal of delivering over 22,000 meals over the course of this holiday season. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

After the 43-day federal government shutdown briefly cut off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) support for thousands of Washtenaw County households, the Ypsilanti Farmers Market launched a program to ensure residents could still access high-quality local foods. Lee Van Roth talked all about the program known as "SNAP Gap" with Ypsilanti Farmers Market manager, Claire Austin.

Several organizations across Washtenaw County, including Trinity Health Hospital in Chelsea, are hosting free Thanksgiving dinners for those who wish to have some company during the holiday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Hope Clinic in Ypsilanti is helping hundreds of Washtenaw County families make Thanksgiving dinner possible by providing baskets full of holiday fixings on Wednesday morning starting at 10 AM. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Hundreds of people lined up Thursday morning for Eastern Michigan University’s annual “Thankful to Go” Thanksgiving food giveaway. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The citizens group Ann Arbor Indivisible will gather outside the Tesla dealership in Ann Arbor Saturday to collect food donations and demand more from the wealthy, particularly Elon Musk. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Since reductions in federal and state assistance were announced, food donations have been pouring into SOS Community Services. But it’s still a challenge keeping up with demand. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.