For the second year, Zingerman’s Deli will be hosting a tailgate before the Eastern Michigan Football game against the Lindenwood Lions at Rynearson Stadium, 799 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The tailgate will start at 11am and kickoff is at 1pm. Ticket purchases will support Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels.
The tailgate will include small plates of BBQ chicken and beef mini sandwiches, Zingerman’s Bakehouse coffee cakes and Zingerman’s Pimento Cheese. With the purchase of a tickets, guests will also get reserved seating near the 50-yard line. At the tailgate, there will be games to win prizes and kids activities. A post-game photo op will take place 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, and grateful for their longtime and ongoing support of our work at Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, Barbara Niess-May, YMOW President/CEO, said in a press release. “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 said in the same press release, “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.”
To purchase tickets, visit ymow.org
