05/05/2026
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A reminder of who we are, what we do, and how you can plug in!
Around the Kitchen Table is a free brunch hosted the 3rd Sunday of each month (with the exception of November and May) from 11am-1pm at Growing Hope's Market Place Hall located at 16 S. Washington St. Ypsilanti.
Born from the strong belief in solidarity over charity, we aren't “helping the needy,” we’re building relationships and community by sitting at a table and sharing a lovely and nourishing meal together. This brunch is for everyone. We all need food and we all need relationships with neighbors. And as we like to remind - neighbors isn't defined only by a zip code, neighbors can be any group in which we find connection and relationship.
Our brunch is filled with an abundance of delicious foods that will fill your bellies and warm your soul. With egg dishes, breakfast meats, roasted herb potatoes, pancakes or french toast bakes, as well as salads and other sides - and don't forget fresh fruits and desserts, we have something for most everyone! To ensure we're accommodating as many folks as possible, we also have plenty (not an afterthought!) of vegan and vegetarian dishes along with gluten free options. You won't go away hungry. And though we encourage our friends to sit and enjoy their meal with others, we always offer take-away containers if you'd like to take your meal to go.
Because we are not financially supported by an 'agency' or other non-profit, and instead are a community-led group, we encourage those who have the means and are inspired by and/or enjoy our abundant brunch, to consider donating either a one time or monthly amount of your choice via our amazing fiscal sponsor, FedUp Ministries at this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-around-the-kitchen-table-brunch-today
All donations are tax deductible and any amount is welcomed and appreciated! We also accept cash donations on site if that's a better fit for you. See the complete list below for all of the ways you can connect and support to the Around the Kitchen Table Brunch:
🥦🥔🫑🥞 Support by supplying ingredients. We always have main dishes - roasted potatoes, egg dishes, tofu scramble, breakfast sausage (meat and veggie options), pancakes, etc... If you're able to provide an ingredient on a monthly basis, have a source/connection to get food from, or want to know more about what is needed, contact us!
🍓🍇🫐🍰🥧 Support by bringing fresh fruit or a dessert. This is the need that we mainly rely on those who attend to fill and we always go through a large amount of fruit and desserts. Homemade or store bought desserts are both welcome!
🥘🥗🥘🍲 Support by bringing a main or side dish to share. Please let us know in advance if an item will need to be warmed or plugged in so that we can best plan. Please be prepared to provide ingredients so that we can list allergen information for attendees.
👩🏾🍳🙋🏼♂️🧹 Support by showing up early (between 8am-8:30am) for kitchen help or hall set-up, jump in for dishwashing anytime prior to and throughout the brunch, stay for clean-up especially after 1pm.
💵💰💲 Support by donating funds to our brunch. A one-time donation or monthly donation of any amount is tax deductible through our fiscal sponsor, FedUp Ministries. You can find that option at this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-around-the-kitchen-table-brunch-today
And if you have another gift, talent, or idea you'd like to brainstorm about offering (maybe you're a musician, or you'd like to set up a kid's table or share supplies), please let us know! We're all about dreaming, scheming, and conspiring for good🥰
Reach out to Lisa Gizzi at 734.347.7784, email aroundthekitchentable365@gmail.com, or message us on this page. Let's talk about how you can plug in!
Cheers to good food, good neighbors, and to nourishing our bodies while challenging the systems that don't support us!
