To improve access to healthy food in rural Alpena, this project will focus on the planning for a community-owned food co-op that prioritizes local produce, accepts SNAP benefits, and is walkable and transit-accessible. Community members will shape the co-op’s design...
To improve year-round access to fresh produce in Southwest Michigan, this project will plan a farm stop, a retail market where local farmers sell products in one shared, staffed space, at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market to serve residents in Berrien, Cass, and Van...
To improve access to food and strengthen local support systems in Michigan’s Thumb region, this project will unite food pantries, community organizations, and partners to create a more connected and sustainable food network. It will host regional convenings, fund...
To reduce food waste and improve access to healthy food for older adults in low-income housing, this project will develop small on-site distribution areas in 8 to 10 residential buildings, stocked weekly with rescued produce, bread, and other staples, while creating a...
To strengthen the local food system in the western Upper Peninsula, this project will connect small farmers to schools and other community markets, increasing access to locally grown food for over 1,700 students. It will engage up to 277 farmers through outreach,...
To reduce food insecurity and improve nutrition in rural Alger County, this project will create three community food hubs, expand school garden programs, and connect residents with fresh produce from local farmers and gardeners. It will engage the community through...
The Allegan Food Alliance aims to tackle food insecurity and health equity in Allegan County through a cross-sector task force uniting farmers, schools, healthcare providers, human service agencies, and community organizations to build a resilient and equitable food...
Shiawassee County organizations will collaborate through this project to improve food distribution systems, increase access to nutritious local food, and create a centralized hub for residents seeking related social determinants of health resources. Led by an external...
AgeWell Services’ Discount Dine program, which offers healthy food at discounted rates while preserving dignity in access, serves older adults in their community. To enhance accessibility, AgeWell Services will implement new technology and processes to...
