Y'all, we're doing a fun Valentine's Day Special—chocolate covered strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows, and rice krispies! Support your favorite food justice org this Valentine's and order sweet treats for your sweetie! Proceeds will go to supporting our meal program.

Visit our website or click the link below to place your order. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 5PM. Please contact our Fundraising Coordinator Kate at kate@fedupministries.org with any questions. 

Did you know that you can hire FedUp to cater your events? We can do corporate events, birthdays, weddings, funerals, community and faith gatherings, plus luncheons galore! Proceeds from our catering services go directly to supporting our programs. When you choose FedUp for your catering needs you are supporting our weekly free meals, employment program, and WashUp program.

We are working to relaunch our new-and-improved menu soon, with some Spring Specials coming your way (remember Egg Roll in a Bowl?!) so keep checking the “Catering” page under “Book Us” to see what we come up with!

Every February, we honor Black History Month—a time to reflect on the rich contributions, resilience, and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. This month serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped our society, highlighting the legacies of pioneers like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and countless others.

Beyond remembering the past, Black History Month is also about celebrating Black excellence today—in arts, science, politics, and beyond. It’s a chance to uplift voices, support Black-owned businesses, and educate ourselves on the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality. We'd like to take a minute to remember some of the highlight's of Detroit's Black history in honor of this month.

FedUp wants to recognize the many Black community members who support and work with us. This month has been celebrated in the United States since 1970 and every year we continue to show our support to family, friends, and colleagues by advocating for just policies and contributing to creating safe places for Black folks, especially those affected by a racialized justice and housing system. While we celebrate the historical advocacy in America, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done. The prison industrial complex disproportionately and severely affects Black men. To show your support, check out the CCDAs locked in solidarity at mailchi.mp.

Join us this month in recognizing and honoring Black history—not just in February, but all year round!

Did you know Pastor Anna is part of a national organization called the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA)? In October of 2024, Pastor Anna and Maddie, our Director of Programs, went to the CCDA’s national conference and learned more about their commitment to solidarity with those who are incarcerated across our country.

Did you know that in 2024, the United States had over 1.9 million incarcerated individuals? That’s a quarter of the world’s prison population—an alarmingly disproportionate figure given the U.S. population. The gospel calls us to remember those who are incarcerated, stand in solidarity with them, and reflect God’s love in their lives. This February, we will join in the CCDA’s Locked In Solidarity Week by writing letters and scheduling video visits with our friends who are currently incarcerated. If you’d like to join in this work, please reach out to Pastor Anna (pastoranna@fedupministries.org) or Sheri Wander (peacehouseypsi@gmail.com).

Hebrews 13:3

"Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured."

Our former MSW intern, Kate, has officially joined our staff! Join us in welcoming her as our first-ever Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator. Kate is a recent graduate from the University of Michigan School of Social Work. She is a strong advocate for social justice and is passionate about empowering vulnerable populations. We are excited to welcome another social worker to our team!

We’re continuing to serve at the Daytime Warming Center in both Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. Get involved by signing up for volunteer opportunities below!

With the help of our wonderful donors, FedUp has been able to serve a record-breaking number of free meals and offer regular hygiene resources in our community in 2024. Thanks to your contributions, together we have:

• Launched our new laundry trailer
• Employed 12 community members with lived experiences of food insecurity and/or housing insecurity
• Served over 33,000 meals!

We cannot do this work without the help of our beloved supporters. Your continued generosity fuels our mission and allows us to continue doing this work together. 

1 Corinthians 13:13

"And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love."