Jake Williams, Gleaners program services manager, teaches a Best Food Forward class on whole grains at Pearl Lean Elementary in Warren.
Jake Williams, Gleaners program services manager, teaches a Best Food Forward class on whole grains at Pearl Lean Elementary in Warren. Nick Hagen
Fruit prepared for tasting at Ring Lardner Middle School's March Madness event.
Fruit prepared for tasting at Ring Lardner Middle School's March Madness event. Susan Andress

Stories of Change

A series of inspirational stories about the people, places and things that are helping people eat healthy and move more. It is made possible with funding from Michigan Fitness Foundation.

Partner Content Students listen to a lesson about MyPlate. Second Wave - Michigan

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan introduces nutrition and fitness to classrooms

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderThursday, July 02, 2020
Partner Content Riddle Elementary students at their school garden. Second Wave - Michigan

How edible schoolyards in Lansing help feed the community

Claire CharltonThursday, June 04, 2020
Partner Content The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids' Nutrition in Action program. Second Wave - Michigan

Nutrition in Action serves kids and adults an extra helping of health

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 22, 2020
Partner Content Buckley students enjoy their school's community garden. Second Wave - Michigan

How policy, systems, and environmental change can create healthier Michigan communities

Claire CharltonThursday, May 14, 2020
Partner Content The Eat Well in a SNAP website. Second Wave - Michigan

Easy-to-access website helps Michigan families Eat Well in a SNAP

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 08, 2020
Partner Content Kids prepare food at The Learning Kitchen. Second Wave - Michigan

Kitchen classroom empowers young chefs to pursue healthful choices

Claire CharltonFriday, May 01, 2020
Partner Content An educator leads a Linking Lessons session. Second Wave - Michigan

Linking Lessons brings healthy lifestyle basics to Metro Detroit teens

Claire Charlton and Louis RicardFriday, April 17, 2020
Partner Content Students prepare for a food tasting. Second Wave - Michigan

MARESA promotes healthy eating and fitness in the rural Upper Peninsula

Greg TaskerFriday, April 10, 2020
Partner Content Students taste strawberry and spinach salad in a SPLASH/Nutrition program at Hughes Elementary in Marshall. Second Wave - Michigan

For Calhoun ISD, community change starts with healthy classroom food tastings

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, April 03, 2020
Partner Content Kids fly kites at a sports gear giveaway at the Kinross Recreation Center. Second Wave - Michigan

Coalition aims to build a healthier community in UP's Kinross Township

Greg TaskerFriday, March 27, 2020
Partner Content Kids participate in a Best Food Forward class at Pearl Lean Elementary in Warren. Second Wave - Michigan

Working together to improve food security in Warren

David SandsFriday, March 20, 2020
Partner Content Ring Lardner Middle School students participate in a March Madness tasting event. Second Wave - Michigan

Project LEAN encourages kids to eat healthy through hands-on fun

Greg TaskerFriday, March 13, 2020
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