Michigan football players support local youth with back-to-school shopping
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
On August 26, Michigan football players partnered with students from the Park Ridge Community Center in Ann Arbor for a back-to-school shopping event. Each player was paired with a student and provided a $250 gift card at Meijer. The initiative aimed to assist families in need as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Students and players engaged in shopping for clothing and school supplies, with many parents expressing gratitude for the support. The event highlighted Michigan football’s commitment to community involvement ahead of the new season.
- •Players paired with students for shopping at Meijer in Ann Arbor
- •Each student received a $250 gift card for school necessities
- •Event supports families facing financial difficulties
- •Michigan football emphasizes community engagement
- •Participants included multiple star players from the team
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football goes back-to- school-shopping with $250 per youth
"Each Michigan football player was paired with a student and given a $250 Meijer gift card to purchase anything they found necessary.
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