​FEEDING WASHTENAW COUNTY

Despite a misconception that no one is hungry in Washtenaw County, the rising cost of living in the area has created a high percentage of working people who live on the edge of poverty. No one should have to decide between nutritious food and paying bills such as medicine and rent. Marginalized groups and older adults are disproportionately the ones facing these challenges. 

Nourish Nutrition Services, powered by JFS of Washtenaw County, helps bridge the gap for our neighbors facing these tough choices. As Washtenaw County’s preeminent provider of nutrition services, JFS helps all diverse members of the community. 

OUR SERVICES

SPECIALTY PANTRY
MEAL DELIVERY
COMMUNITY MEALS​
What We Offer: Including not only conventional groceries and produce, but also culturally specific (e.g., halal, kosher) and medically customized (e.g., allergy friendly, gluten free, low sodium) options.
What We Offer: "WISE Meals at Home" provides up to 10 Kosher style and Halal meals (5 lunch & 5 dinner) through our Meals on Wheels program. Participants must have medical documentation of homebound status and live within the JFS service area.
What We Offer: "WISE at the J" is our community meal program, offering a hot, nutritious, balanced lunch and activities at the JCC 3 days/week 
Who Is Eligible: 
​All Washtenaw County residents can use the pantry twice per month
Who Is Eligible: 
​Medically homebound Washtenaw county residents age 60+
Who Is Eligible: 
All Washtenaw County residents 60+
Details:
  • Curbside pickup Thursdays, 11am-4pm
  • Delivery available if medically required
  • Order ahead online options is available for a quicker curbside pickup or delivery to those who qualify
  • Kosher grocery delivery / Yad Ezra partnership (once per month)
  • For emergency food, email us at [email protected] and we will work to accommodate your needs.
Details:
  • Delivery by JFS staff and volunteers, to your home 3x/week, in the afternoon.
  • See if you qualify for meal delivery service through JFS by emailing us at [email protected] 
Details:
  • "Wise at the J" occurs at the Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor three days a week, 12pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and 12:30pm on Fridays
  • Pre-register to join us for lunch, 48 hours in advance. There is a suggested donation of $3.
  • To register for "Wise at the J" click below.
Community Assistance
JFS Community Assistance addressed a wide range of crisis needs in the community—resolving immediate crises, creating stability, addressing underlying causes, and enhancing self-sufficiency. ​

COUNTING OUR IMPACT SINCE 2020

16,353

10,000

84,551

413

7,315
Total deliveries
Grocery deliveries
Meal deliveries
Volunteers
Volunteer Hours

30 YEARS OF
​SERVING THE COMMUNITY

Nourish Nutrition Services began as a humble pantry in our CEO’s office to ensure that no one left JFS hungry. 30 years later, it has grown into one of the area's preeminent providers of nutrition services, serving 800 local community members every month.

JFS has spent years learning how to best serve Washtenaw County, responding to community needs and adapting with new partners, new programs and new spaces. With the opening of the new Shalom Kitchen, Nourish Nutrition Services will able to better serve the community than ever before. 

GET INVOLVED

Nourish Nutrition Services is part of JFS, a non-profit organization that relies on volunteers and support from the community to meet its goals. Help us continue serving our neighbors in Washtenaw County by volunteering or donating below.

Volunteer roles you can help provide: 
  • Driving/delivering pantry items and/or meals
  • Packing/sorting/inventory at our pantry
  • General pantry assistance

A NEW KITCHEN TO BETTER SERVE THE COMMUNITY
NOW Open!

JFS recently transformed our on-site food pantry into a modern multi-purpose commercial kitchen, preparation space and pantry. The new space in our Ann Arbor offices adds important services and capabilities for the Washtenaw community. 
  • Quadruples the capacity of the original food pantry
  • Multifunction professional quality kitchen facility adds food preparation and dining area
  • Offering prepared foods, nutritious meals and ready-to-eat snacks
  • Tailor-made meals for medical and cultural need
​

​Community Engagement Opportunities
  • Volunteer opportunities offering social interaction and a positive impact on well-being
  • Workforce training opportunities
  • Business incubator for individuals wishing to start small food businesses
  • Dining buddy program for eating together with friends and creating relationships. Research shows eating with friends increases the likelihood of eating a well-balanced diet. ​

ORDER ONLINE

Pre-select your food and set up the time to pick up your order so you don't have to wait. We'll know your coming, your food will be packed and ready.
Need delivery? Email us at [email protected] and request delivery access.

our partners

JFS works closely with a network of partners that make our work possible.