Second Annual Zingerman’s Tailgate at EMU to benefit Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels

Chamber Member Press Release

A winning combination: enjoy delicious food from Zingerman’s Deli, support seniors in our community, and cheer on the Eastern Eagles!
 
Join Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels (YMOW) for a community event to support meal delivery to homebound seniors and enjoy delicious pre-game snacks from Zingerman’s Deli before cheering on the Eastern Eagles! The Eagles will be playing the Lindenwood Lions at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26. Kickoff is at 1pm and the tailgate festivities will start at 11am.
 
Your ticket purchase supports the work of YMOW, but you’re also going to get access to one of the best tailgate parties of the football season! Zingerman’s Delicatessen will be there serving small plates including: BBQ chicken and beef mini sandwiches, Zingerman’s Bakehouse coffee cakes, and Zingerman’s Pimento Cheese. Your tailgate ticket also gets you into the game with reserved seating near the 50-yard line, tailgate games to win prizes, and kids games and crafts. Plus there will be a post-game photo op in the End Zone with EMU Mascot Swoop! Ticket prices are $40 per person, $18 per youth, or family pricing (2 adults & 2 kids) for $100.
 
“We are thrilled to partner again this year with Zingerman’s Deli and Eastern Michigan University,” says Barbara Niess-May, YMOW President/CEO, “and grateful for their longtime and ongoing support of our work at Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels. I look forward to cheering on the Eagles while raising money and support for Ypsilanti’s homebound neighbors.”
 
Zingerman’s Delicatessen Managing Partner Grace Singleton says “Zingerman’s believes it is our responsibility to make substantial contributions to strengthen the health, social, educational, and cultural fabric of our community. As a food-focused community of businesses, we direct the majority of our giving towards alleviating hunger in Washtenaw County. Ypsi Meals on Wheels does critical work in ensuring that homebound seniors in our community are taken care of and we are honored to be called on to support their work.”

Tickets can be purchased at ymow.org. This event is offered in partnership with Zingerman’s Delicatessen and Eastern Athletics. Kickoff is at 1pm and the tailgate festivities will start at 11am. Tailgate will be at Rynearson Stadium, 799 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
About Zingerman’s Delicatessen: Zingerman’s Delicatessen is an Ann Arbor, Michigan institution known for full-flavored, traditionally-made foods—from storied sandwiches and Jewish classics to seasonal side dishes and specialty food staples. As they say, “You really can taste the difference.” Throughout the decades, the Deli has grown from a single 1000-square-foot historic storefront to a campus including the Next Door Café and Zingerman’s Catering and Events. The Deli was founded in 1982 by Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig. Over the years, Zingerman’s has remained rooted in the community while expanding to become a family of independently-owned food and service-focused businesses, known as the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses.
About Ypsi Meals on Wheels: Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals, social contact and other services to the homebound elderly, ill and disabled in eastern Washtenaw County, to enable them to enjoy healthier, safer, and more independent lives. Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is more than just meal delivery—they are a lifeline for homebound adults in our community. Guided by compassion and dedication, their mission is to provide nutrition, support, and connection, helping seniors and those in need maintain their independence and quality of life.
 
For additional information, photos or interviews please contact:
Kristen Teasdale , Development Associate, YMOW, (734) 487-9669, kristen@ymow.org
Jennifer Santi, Marketing and Communications Manager, (734) 395-1696, jsanti@zingermans.com
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Second Annual Zingerman’s Tailgate at EMU to benefit Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels