Swoop's Food Pantry 2
(11/16/25 6:35pm)
Kimberly Waldroop, a Swoop's Food Pantry team member, helps to restock the shelves for students on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.
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Michigan SNAP benefits pause to comply with emergency appeal ruling
(11/07/25 3:33am)
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration's emergency appeal to temporarily halt a federal court order for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits to be funded in full, stated reporting from the Associated Press on Nov. 7, 2025.
Growing Hope urban farm creates SNAP Gap program to fight hunger
(11/11/25 5:00pm)
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture notified the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that November's appropriations for food assistance benefits would not be sent to the states due to the shortfalls in the ongoing debate over the federal government budget, Julius Buzzard, the executive director of Growing Hope, and Claire Austin, the manager of the Ypsilanti Farmer's MarketPlace, created a new program to help.
SNAP benefits pause amid federal government shutdown, Michigan food pantries offer hope
(11/03/25 1:00pm)
As the federal shutdown brings uncertainty for households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits, some local groups are filling in the need.
What’s the Move? Oct. 14-20
(10/13/25 12:00pm)
For those who want to jump into Halloween early, Nightmare on Cross Street and the Skeleton Walk are happening every weekend this October in Depot Town.
What’s the Move? Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
(09/29/25 12:00pm)
The 14th annual YpsiTasty Grub Crawl or Shop Local event comes to town on Tuesday.
What’s the Move? Sept. 23-29
(09/23/25 12:00am)
Looking for an interesting event to spice up the week? Check out one of these local events.
Swoop’s Pantry celebrates 10 years of lending a helping hand
(09/09/25 4:00pm)
This year, Eastern Michigan University’s Swoop’s Pantry commemorated its 10-year anniversary with a celebratory campus event on Sept. 4, 2025.
EMU students launch petition drive demanding restoration of campus food markets
(08/27/25 11:40pm)
EMU students arriving for classes this week found that many of the food locations they've used across campus had been permanently closed.
What's the Move? July 15-21
(07/15/25 4:15pm)
Meet and Greet - Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Ypsilanti’s popular food for 2025, including Ma Lou’s fried chicken
(07/18/25 4:00pm)
Between its delicious food and homey atmosphere, it is no surprise that Ypsilanti restaurant Ma Lou's Fried Chicken has received rave reviews.
What's the Move? July 1-7
(06/30/25 12:00pm)
Ypsilanti 4th of July Parade - Friday, July 4, 2025
Ypsilanti's urban farm, Growing Hope, fosters community and sustainable food production
(06/17/25 4:00pm)
Riding along West Michigan Avenue just before turning onto First Avenue, drivers pass a lot filled with greenery and colorful buildings, one bearing an oversized sunflower.
Plan your meals around what’s in season
(05/21/25 12:00pm)
From Julia Childs to Bobby Flay, celebrity chefs assert that the best meals are prepared with the freshest ingredients.
What's the Move? May 20-26
(05/18/25 12:00pm)
One Bowl of Ramen at a Time — Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A non-traditional Thanksgiving turkey recipe
(11/26/24 1:00am)
A whole turkey can often be expensive and hard to manage for even the most experienced of cooks. It can be hard to carve, too, for someone who doesn't know what you’re doing. And if the bird is too big, there will be too many leftovers. This recipe uses a turkey breast, so dark meat lovers are a bit out of luck—but the delicious, moist meat more than makes up for the loss.
Feeling hungry? Several restaurants near EMU offer late-night burger options
(12/04/24 5:00pm)
Finals week is almost here, and students may find themselves battling late-night hunger as they push through those evening study sessions. Fortunately, Eastern Michigan University students can find several late-night burger restaurants within walking distance of campus. These five Ypsilanti restaurants are open past 9 p.m., so students can fill out their study sheets and keep their bellies full. This list offers a little something for everyone, from weird burgers to on-a-budget options.
Swoop's Food Pantry looks for community help during food drive
(03/04/24 6:00pm)
People can sign up to participate in the Stock Swoop’s Shelves food drive; an opportunity to get engaged and make a difference in the lives of Eastern Michigan University students from March 4-22.
Eastern Michigan University celebrates $130K gift donation to Swoop's Food Pantry
(05/18/23 12:54pm)
The Eastern Michigan University community has joined in celebrating Eastern alumni group GameAbove’s recent $130k donation to Swoop’s Food Pantry. The donation not only helps the pantry continue to provide no-cost food and necessities for the campus community; it also paves the way for new renovations.
Washtenaw County food bank Food Gatherers awarded a grant from the Dresner Foundation worth $100,000
(02/09/23 1:00pm)
Food Gatherers in Ann Arbor were recently awarded a Dresner Grant worth $100,000, which will go a long way toward being able to help ensure people have food on the table.
