Community Outreach
Bryant and Northside Community Centers have enhanced the quality of life in Ann Arbor for the past 20 years. Programs are funded by the City of Ann Arbor, Food Gatherers, United Way, and Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation among other sources. The community centers are operated by Community Action Network, which partners with children, youth, and families from under-resourced Washtenaw County neighborhoods to create better futures for themselves, and improve the communities in which they live. Both facilities are barrier-free.
Bryant Community Center Information
3 W. Eden Ct. | P: 734.477.0292 | F: 888.343.4454
The Bryant Community Center is operated by Community Action Network and
hosts the Bryant Market in addition to a variety of other services for eligible
families. Visit https://www.canwashtenaw.org/bryant for more details.
Business Hours
Fall/Winter Hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day):
- Monday - Thursday: 10 - 3 pm
- Friday: 10 - 2 pm
The Bryant Market
• Perishable and Nonperishable Food
• Frequency: Two visits per income eligible household per month
• Availability: During business hours
• New food is delivered to the Bryant Market every Monday (1/2 delivery), Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Distribution begins as soon as the food is ready!
Eligibility Information
• Photo identification
Verification will only be necessary once per fiscal year. Examples of acceptable forms of household member verification include state ID, driver's license, mail, bills, school records, voter card, lease, car title, report cards, or DHS/WIC documents.
Please call Food Gatherers at 734.761.2796 to speak to a staff member if you have any questions about finding the right food program for you. Food Gatherers has a network of food pantries and meal programs that are ready to help! Items available include fresh produce, dairy, meat, pantry staples, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, peanut butter, and more. Supplies are available to everyone in need, no proof of need rquired.
CAN's After School Program and Educational Summer Camp
CAN's education programs are community-based programs and encompass evidence-based strategies that positively affect academic achievement, social/emotional development, life skill enrichment, and high school graduation. CAN has used this model for 35+ years and its 97% graduation rate speaks volumes. The year-around K-12 program involves intense collaboration between schools, parents, and program staff. The program operates four days a week (Monday - Thursday); for about 22 hours a week during the academic year and about 35 hours a week for 6 weeks in the summer.
Eligibility for After School Program
Must be a Bryant neighborhood resident and meet program income eligibility requirements. Contact center staff for more details.
Northside Community Center Information
809 Taylor St. | P: 734.994.2985 (for non-food program related inquiries) | F: 888.343.4454
The Northside Community Center is operated by Community Action Network and serves primarily as an administration building. The site is available for receptions, special events and meetings. Rentals must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Reasonable weekday and weekend rental rates are provided along with special scholarship rental rates to income eligible residents.
The building also houses Catholic Social Services, a separate organization which offers a food distribution program at the center. For information about the Catholic Social Services food distribution please call 734.662.4462.
Food Distribution Hours
Fall/Winter Hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day): https://csswashtenaw.org/family-children/cssw-food-pantry/
- Tuesdays: 2 - 5:30 pm
- Thursdays: 10 - 2:30 pm
For more information, please visit https://www.canwashtenaw.org/northside
