We have major news to share, and it couldn’t come at a more important moment! Groundwork has officially joined the "MOP UP Michigan" fight, aimed at getting big money out of Michigan politics. This is a bold, statewide ballot initiative to cut corporate...
ABOVE: Food pantries like Leelanau Christian Neighbors are bracing for a surge in demand if SNAP benefits pause. In northwest Lower Michigan, Groundwork’s Food Equity Specialist, Christina Barkel, plays a central role in sourcing and distributing locally grown food...
Georgios and Eleni Karimalis will travel to Traverse City from Ikaria, Greece—renowned for the longevity of its people—to present at Groundwork’s upcoming event Living the Blue Zone Life, October 21 & 22. On the 21st, Georgios will present in-person in...
Above: Attendees at the first international Teaching Kitchen Symposium, hosted by the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative. A bit before the holidays, I attended the first international Teaching Kitchen Symposium, hosted by the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative at the...
Class One: The Joys of eating local and plant-focused meals. Inspired by Blue Zone pillar “Plant Slant” // 5:30–8:30pm, January 22REGISTER FOR PLANT SLANT: Session Description: Join Groundwork, Planted Cuisine, Dr. Tina Metropoulos, and Mi Farm Coop as we learn about...
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to travel to the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. FNCE is the largest conference for registered dietitians and nutrition professionals and brings together thousands of food...