With roots firmly embedded in the pro-health, pro-environment, and pro-economy principles of a local food system, the Groundwork Food and Farming team creates markets for local farmers, and helps connect locally grown food to school children, food pantry clients and families across the state.
While much of our work begins locally in northwest lower Michigan, one of our guiding missions is to inspire a statewide culture of healthy, locally raised food.
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Groundwork Launches Local Food Relief Fund
To support local farmers and out-of-work families during the coronavirus pandemic, Groundwork has partnered with Manna Food Project, Northwest Food Coalition, and Food Rescue to raise donations for purchasing locally grown food for food pantry families.
Urgent Action: Contact Congress to Support Farms and Local Food in Pandemic
Please support the relationships that we are so fortunate to have with local growers by contacting your representatives and senators in Congress now.
Food Access: The Farm to Neighbor Program Puts Healthy, Locally Grown Food on Pantry Shelves
Food is most nutritious and delicious when it’s fresh from the farm, and that’s what food pantry customers receive through the Farm to Neighbor program.