A note from Cassidy Hough, FoodCorps Service Member, from June 2025: “I had my last lesson EVER this morning. I started the class by announcing that it was the last lesson I'd ever have with them, and in the middle of my speaking someone yelled "GROUP HUG," and I was...
On the road that leads from the farm to the tray, we encounter many folks along the way who contribute to feeding our kids. Who’s Feeding Our Kids is a series in which we explore people and organizations within the food system who are working to feed our kids and...
As part of our ongoing series of equity writings, today we share thoughts from Marshall Collins about Juneteenth National Independence Day, the federal holiday commemorating the day when, in Galveston, Texas, the last slaves in the United States were freed. Their...
Above: Christina Barkel, Groundwork, and Sam LaSusa, of East Bay Charter Township. “Often, our neighbors do not know how to make dishes with fresh produce.” “Having a garden at our center will help children learn many skills, including about the environment, healthy...
Above: Josh Miller and the food team at Saginaw's intermediate school district are proving what's possible with 10 Cents a Meal funding. Left to right: Leslie Blumer, Josh Miller, Allie Nye, Shari Hatfield. Photo by Leslie Blumer. “Oh I know who you are Mr. Miller—...
Groundwork—originally christened Michigan Land Use Institute—turned 30 on Earth Day 2025, and we’re happy to be celebrating the day with you. To pay tribute to the big three-oh, we put together a list of 30 highlights from Groundwork’s years on the planet (not easy...