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Emergency food assistance available

Plymouth Community United Way to distribute emergency food Sept. 18

The next distribution of emergency food by Plymouth Community United Way (PCUW) is scheduled Thursday, Sept. 18. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) provides low-income Plymouth and Northville residents with canned, non-perishable and perishable items.

All recipients must pre-register by calling Plymouth Community United Way at (734) 453-6879, ext. 7 or sending email to randi.williams@pcuw.org.

This is a supplemental food program that may be used in addition to other assistance programs. Bridge Card holder automatically qualify but need to pre-register. Recipients not currently on government assistance (food stamps, ADC and general) must provide documentation including proof of residency before receiving food on distribution days.

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Distributions continue the third Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Kenneth Catholic Church in Plymouth.

This is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program. In accordance with Federal Law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20259-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992. Individuals who are hearing impaired of have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 87-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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