Supporting a statewide “Farm to Early Education” strategy
Michigan is home to a rich variety of agricultural resources — wherever you go in our state, there’s a good chance you’re not far from sources for fresh, nutritious, locally grown food. Yet, despite these resources, many Michigan kids live in food-insecure households,...
‘Food as medicine’ interventions connect hunger to health
A new Food Bank Council of Michigan initiative intends to expand a model in which the second situation is treated much like the first—where produce can be given to patients as seamlessly as medication can.
Tribal traditions help children preserve culture, fight obesity
For Michelle Schulte and the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, the food-as-medicine movement is an expression of a long-standing tradition—one in which diet and medicine have long been intertwined.
How School Nutrition is Fostering a Culture of Health in Michigan
At the Health Fund, we see schools not just as places of learning, but as “health homes,” places that can help meet not only children’s academic needs, but also their mental and physical health needs.
Flint Fresh’s fresh take on food access
Flint Fresh’s various programs, including a mobile market, a produce delivery system, and a new Food Hub building, signify a renewed investment in Flint’s future.
Keep Growing Detroit Cultivates More Than Fresh Food
Keep Growing Detroit takes urban agriculture to a whole new level. The nonprofit is a gardening, economic development, and educational organization all in one.
Mobile Market Brings the Freshness to Port Huron
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County is breaking down barriers to a healthy lifestyle, and aiming to create a culture of health in their corner of the Thumb.
Proactive Giving: How Our Grantmaking is Evolving
We recently announced $4.7 million in grant awards through our first proactive initiative, Behavioral Health. Why the change? And what does it mean for our future giving?