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®.
Hans Voss: Local Farm to School Leadership Creates Statewide Opportunity
The state legislature has put Michigan on the map as a leader in the national farm to school movement with an innovative state pilot program called 10 Cents a Meal that was started here in Traverse City.
A Ride to Rescue Fresh Foods
The Grand Traverse area has a program dedicated to rescuing usable food from heading to the landfill and supporting families who need food on their table. Food Rescue, a project of Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, is the bridge that connects surplus and about-to-expire foods from retailers and farmers to food pantries and meal sites.