The Kent County Essential Needs Task Force Food & Nutrition Coalition and the Kent County Food Policy Council are county-wide groups that focus on improving equitable opportunities and outcomes for residents who struggle to meet their basic needs. Together, they...
This project will improve the mental health resiliency and economic self-sufficiency of Piquette Square residents by providing nutritional food options and supporting occupational and entrepreneurial skills for economic independence. In addition to gardening,...
Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities will evaluate their Local Food Relief Fund, which was launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and brought assistance to farmers and families in need. In addition to the evaluation, Groundwork Center will increase...
Community Action House and Harvest Stand Ministries will form a strategic alliance, Lakeshore Food Rescue, to combine their food rescue and local farm produce acquisition operations. This strategic alliance will serve the community by reducing duplication, enhancing...
Partridge Creek Farms, Ishpeming Public Schools, and Jasperlite Senior Housing will create a strategic plan to outline future collaboration, including a shared farm and intergenerational programming. The organizations will engage the community to determine the best...
United Methodist Community House (UMCH) will begin a marketing campaign for a new Fresh Market in Southeast Grand Rapids where few options for fresh, affordable, healthy food currently exist. The campaign will increase their ability to reach mixed-income shoppers,...
United Way of Southeastern Michigan will create a person-centered community information exchange to identify health and social service needs, including social determinants of health, and build a network of service providers to ensure those needs are met. This grant...
This program will help Medicaid participants aged 50 years and older live healthier, more independent lives by increasing access to public benefits that can pay for food, medicine, and housing. Benefits Data Trust, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services,...
This medically tailored meal (MTM) delivery program will provide easy access to healthy meals, tailored to the medical needs of chronically ill older adults living at home, with a specific focus on older adults with heart disease. Spectrum Health Foundation will work...
