Affordable housing isn’t just a problem in downtown Traverse City, but for farmers and agriculture workers as well.
Building the Local Food Economy for All
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate locally-sourced food, at our holiday meal, in our schools and in our food pantries. Groundwork’s Meghan McDermott explains.
Feeding Michigan school children fresh, local produce
10 Cents a Meal State Pilot Project, a brainchild of the Groundwork Center, is a win-win for Michigan children and farmers
As American as Aunt Hilda’s Apple Pie
Aunt Hilda’s Apple Pie-remembered fondly by Diane Conners-will be auctioned at Groundwork Center’s Oct. 8 Harvest at the Commons celebration.
More Veggies for Kalkaska Memorial
Kalkaska Memorial’s Building Healthy Communities grant helped the hospital renovate their food service production and allowed them to create an “innovation station” that serves made to order entrees, two new Grab-n-Go coolers and an updated salad bar.
Traverse House Gets Juicy
Traverse House Clubhouse is a supportive space for members of our community who face mental health issues. With members visiting daily for meals and pantry offerings, there is ample opportunity to provide quality nutrition and health education on a consistent basis. And, it makes Traverse House a great choice for the 2016 “Building Healthy Communities” grant through Taste the Local Difference®.