Food and Drink

Partner Content A father selects fresh-picked radishes at a local farm stand. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Creating sustainable, local food systems through food policy councils

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 25, 2022
Partner Content Families enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables at a local farm stand. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

The intersection of communities, educators, and food policy councils for just, healthy food systems

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 23, 2022
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New contest for small and emerging Michigan snack makers offers $50K in cash prizes and more

MJ GalbraithTuesday, April 19, 2022
Partner Content Jake Williams, Gleaners Community Food Bank nutrition education manager, and Bridget Brown, director for Gleaners' Food Secure Livingston program, at Shared Harvest Pantry in Howell. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

SNAP-Ed inspires healthy eating in Southeast Michigan food pantries

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 14, 2022
Longform Devita Davison, executive director of FoodLab Detroit. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michiganders take action against food apartheid

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, March 16, 2022
Partner Content Students at Flint's Brownell STEM Academy participate in MI Apple Crunch Day. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Genesee County organizations collaborate to create healthy local places

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 14, 2022
Partner Content KISD Nutrition Educator Amy Klinkoski at the Kentwood Farmers Market at the Kent District Library's Kentwood branch. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Collaboration with libraries extends Kent ISD's SNAP-Ed reach

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 7, 2022
Partner Content Produce at a Michigan Farm to Family: CSA pickup at Lakeshore Depot in Marquette. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

In the Upper Peninsula, finding an affordable CSA is a SNAP

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, October 13, 2021
Longform Norris Stephens of Good Medicine Farms at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market, where participants in Washtenaw County's Prescription for Health program can cash in "prescriptions" for fresh food. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan health care providers find success with "prescriptions" for fresh produce and exercise

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, September 23, 2021
Partner Content HFHS Farmers Market Food Navigators Amanda Krieg and Emma Shepherd at the Mt. Clemens Farmers Market. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Henry Ford Health System Food Navigators build better nutrition in Wayne and Macomb counties

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, August 30, 2021
Partner Content A Minges Brook Elementary student tastes herbs from the school garden planted by students. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Calhoun ISD: Schools grow gardens and healthy habits with students and communities

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, August 27, 2021
Partner Content John Peterson and Lauren Potorek in AIHFS' garden. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

SNAP-Ed program connects southeast Michigan’s Indigenous peoples with traditional, local food

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, August 9, 2021
Longform Eastern Market in Detroit. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

How do you feed a state in crisis? Michigan Food Security Council report plans ahead

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 8, 2021
Partner Content Rachel Bloch, the Marquette-Alger Regional Education Service Agency’s health education consultant and MFF SNAP-Ed program lead. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Innovative program makes CSAs accessible to Michigan families

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, June 21, 2021
Feature Story ederique-goudia Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

24 hours in Detroit with chef Ederique Goudia

Ashley Zlatopolsky and Dorothy HernandezTuesday, March 2, 2021
Longform Camren Stott. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

For Michigan’s Indigenous residents, decolonized food is medicine that decreases health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, February 18, 2021
Feature Story Ruth Bell's pathway to opening Chugga's Bakery has been a bumpy one, but one she seems destined for. Second Wave - MichiganBuilding Communities

Detroit baking entrepreneur determined to see her business rise again

Kate RoffTuesday, February 2, 2021
Feature Story Restaurants in Metro Detroit can reopen at 25% capacity starting Feb. 1. Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

What Metro Detroit restaurants learned from the pandemic and plans for reopening

Ellen PiligianMonday, February 1, 2021
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 - MichiganHealthy Communities

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

Emily BendaThursday, December 10, 2020
Longform A Food Bank of Eastern Michigan distribution at the Martus Luna Food Pantry in Flint. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Emergency food programs are plentiful in Michigan – but many residents are still going hungry

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 10, 2020
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