This project is an extension to the Medically Tailored Meals (MTM) pilot project with the goal to generate additional findings based on lessons learned from the pilot and provide a sustainability path to the program. The aim of this sub-project is to assess the...
To improve access to nutrition and physical activity services in Iosco County, Tawas Wellness Warriors will provide a range of programs, including balance seminars, chair yoga, and after-school activities, serving children, youth, and older adults. The initiative will...
To improve local food systems and increase food security, Lakeshore Food Club will develop a regional food hub, a network that facilitates processing, storage, and distribution of locally grown produce. This initiative will engage community members through advisory...
To empower Ypsilanti youth and address diet-related health disparities, Growing Hope’s Teen Leadership Program will engage teens in urban farming, cooking workshops, and leadership training. This initiative aims to build food justice leaders by equipping teens...
To improve food security across Michigan, Groundwork Center will collaborate with local farmers and food providers to increase the availability of nutritious food at 50 community sites statewide. This initiative will provide tailored technical assistance, empowering...
To address food insecurity and improve food systems in Muskegon County, the Lakeshore Flavor partnership will establish the Muskegon Food Policy Council. This initiative will provide culturally relevant nutrition education, prioritize urban farming, and enhance...
To increase participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and improve access to nutritious meals for children across the state, the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) will conduct a study to identify barriers faced by childcare providers,...
To reduce food waste and improve food security in Michigan, the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will lead the development of a coordinated strategy and coalition to double food donations across the state and reduce food loss and waste This initiative will engage...
To address high rates of nutrition-related chronic diseases and food insecurity in Michigan’s Tribal communities, the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan (ITCM) will expand the Food Farmacy program to seven Tribes, providing culturally appropriate produce...
