food

New federal policy and direction has changed over the last six months, and you can see the impacts starting to manifest. It’s impacting many service-oriented non-profits and the people they serve. You can count Community Action Network in Washtenaw County among them. WEMU's David Fair spoke to executive director Derrick Miller about the response to funding and DEI program cuts in our community.

Michigan 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says passage of the Republicans’ reconciliation of President Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" is dangerous and will have detrimental effects across Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan House voted this week to ban certain dyes and additives from school foods. Colin Jackson has more.

Federal cuts to the USDA are increasing food insecurity throughout the country and right here in Washtenaw County. Local food banks are already feeling the pinch, and those they serve in the community are growing more anxious. WEMU's David Fair talked with Ann Arbor-based Food Gatherers President and CEO Eileen Spring about efforts to offset the cuts and maintain service levels.

Food Gatherers is bridging the gap this summer by providing free meals to schoolchildren at several locations throughout Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Ann Arbor has launched a new program to help people reduce the amount of food they waste at home. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Dexter City Council is expected to begin a discussion tonight about what changes are needed, if any, regarding operating food trucks in the city. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A large crowd was on hand Thursday afternoon to cut the ribbon on the long-awaited Michigan Medicine’s Ypsilanti Health Care Center. The official opening is June 2nd. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A national partner of Food Gatherers, Feeding America, has released new data showing the number of people facing food insecurity in Washtenaw County has risen. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Due to federal cuts, Washtenaw County's Food Gatherers has an urgent need for funding and is asking for help from the City of Ann Arbor. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.