In Detroit’s Fitzgerald and Martin Park neighborhoods, a resident-led Wellness Council will guide initiatives addressing food insecurity, chronic illness, and mental health through culturally relevant programming such as nutrition workshops, barbershop health talks,...
To improve early childhood health and strengthen Indigenous communities’ ability to grow and share their own traditional foods, this project will expand a culturally grounded curriculum in Tribal Head Start and home visiting programs across Michigan. It will provide...
To improve healthy food access for low-income Michiganders, particularly those with chronic health conditions, this project will strengthen and expand the Food Club model, which offers member-based grocery-style markets with affordable, nutritious food. It will help...
To improve access to fresh produce for SNAP recipients statewide, this project will prepare to integrate the Double Up Food Bucks program directly into the state’s EBT system, replacing the current token-based process to make participation easier and more efficient....
To reduce health disparities among LGBTQ+ adults in Michigan, this project will address food insecurity and provide welcoming recreational and wellness opportunities. It will serve over 1,000 people through healthy food distribution, yoga and mindfulness sessions, and...
To increase access to Produce Prescription programs in Michigan, this project will help local food retailers and community groups work more easily with Medicaid health plans. It will handle tasks like contracts and billing, offer guidance and training to strengthen...
To improve health outcomes for people with diet-related chronic conditions, this project will strengthen the Fresh Food Pharmacy model, which combines healthy food access with varying levels of clinical support and health coaching. It will track health impacts, cost...
To reduce food insecurity and improve access to nutrition services for transition-age foster youth in Detroit, this project will connect 150 young people to Medicaid benefits and community-based nutrition programs. It will embed Medicaid navigators, provide nutrition...
To help small community organizations and local food providers offer healthy food programs through Medicaid, this project will pilot a model that manages contracts, reimbursement, and coordination on their behalf. It will create a regional network to connect providers...
