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 Matt Perkins often will make Michigan Harvest of the Month™ recipes at home. Some of the family's favorite recipes are a sweet potato hash and homemade salsa. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan Harvest of the Month™ instills healthy habits in class, at home, and for life

Emily BendaThursday, December 10, 2020
Partner Content Daisy Manriquez. Second Wave - Michigan

"I’ve been where they are": Van Buren County nutrition educator journeys from student to teacher

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderMonday, November 23, 2020
Partner Content A Farmers Market Food Navigator interacts with a market patron. Epicenter - Mount Pleasant

Farmers Market Food Navigators help maximize Prescriptions for Health

Estelle SlootmakerSunday, November 15, 2020
Partner Content A Farmers Market Food Navigator interacts with a market patron. Second Wave - Michigan

Farmers Market Food Navigators help maximize Prescriptions for Health

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, November 13, 2020
Partner Content Produce from the Buckley Community Garden. Second Wave - Michigan

Bountiful community garden helps reduce food insecurity in Northwest Michigan

Greg TaskerThursday, November 5, 2020
Partner Content Students toss a healthy kale salad. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Healthy Habits Start Now through collaboration between Livingston and Washtenaw counties

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderTuesday, November 3, 2020
Partner Content Students toss a healthy kale salad. Second Wave - Michigan

Healthy Habits Start Now through collaboration between Livingston and Washtenaw counties

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderFriday, October 30, 2020
Partner Content Women at a WOW class offered by LAHC. Second Wave - Michigan

Nonprofit LAHC breaks barriers to physical activity for Dearborn residents

Santiago OchoaThursday, October 15, 2020
Partner Content Bronson Wellness Center Health Educator Isabel Hinton shares healthy eating tips in a video from Online Learning in a SNAP. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan SNAP-Ed YouTube channel delivers Online Learning in a SNAP

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 8, 2020
Partner Content A family on bikes Second Wave - Michigan

It takes a village to improve the health and wellbeing of families in Northwestern Michigan

Greg TaskerThursday, September 24, 2020
Partner Content SR2H member Lisa Lewis is based out of Wyoming, Michigan, with United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM), where she's been leading virtual Health Through Literacy programming and assists with distributing fresh produce in the community. Second Wave - Michigan

Nutrition education partnerships benefit Muskegon-area residents

Emily BendaTuesday, September 15, 2020
Partner Content Shanna Moore leads CrimFit programming. Second Wave - Michigan

CrimFit Nutrition Program brings exercise and nutrition education to thousands of Flint kids at home

Santiago OchoaMonday, August 24, 2020
Partner Content Kids running Second Wave - Michigan

Physical literacy is a movement that's catching fire

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderThursday, August 20, 2020
Partner Content Fannie Johnson. Second Wave - Michigan

Fresh Conversations program helps Detroit seniors change dietary and fitness habits for the better

Greg TaskerWednesday, August 12, 2020
Partner Content Farmers Market Food Navigator Josh Miller talks to a young visitor. Second Wave - Michigan

Saginaw Farmers Market Food Navigator leads families to healthier lifestyles

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 23, 2020
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 2, 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 4, 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
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