Good Food Fund helps stock produce aisles

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Good Food Fund helps stock produce aisles

Michigan residents have greater access to healthy fruits and vegetables, thanks $380,000 in contributions from Michigan Good Food Fund’s Catalytic Investment Awards. The fund is helping to support the type of necessary improvements that typically prevent smaller, independent grocers from carrying fresh fruits and vegetables. DETROIT Two Detroit-based organizations were awarded with funds that will […]

Building Healthy Communities aims to curb childhood obesity by keeping kids active, eating right

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Building Healthy Communities aims to curb childhood obesity by keeping kids active, eating right

Raising a child in the second decade of the 21st century is difficult. The tools and resources they need to succeed are oftentimes overwhelming. There are answers and they start with learning good nutrition and having access to healthy food choices. That is a family issue and community challenge. Something needs to change in our […]