Stories of Change

Partner Content A farm stand at Butzel Family Recreation Center in Detroit, sponsored by Henry Ford Health, Come Play Detroit, and Eastern Market.

Henry Ford Health SNAP-Ed collaborations creating healthy change

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, August 8, 2022
Partner Content Families enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables at a local farm stand.

The intersection of communities, educators, and food policy councils for just, healthy food systems

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 23, 2022
Partner Content Children in the Three Sisters Garden in Buckley.

SNAP-Ed programs grow change in Michigan's northwestern rural communities

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 4, 2022
Partner Content Students at Flint's Brownell STEM Academy participate in MI Apple Crunch Day.

Genesee County organizations collaborate to create healthy local places

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 7, 2022
Partner Content Mickenzy Crowder, Tiffany Jackson, Alexandria Rowe, Janiyah Sherrill, Faith Smith, and Xynese Frazier are among the student leaders helping implement Rec-Connect™ physical activity programming in Detroit schools.

Rec-Connect™ empowers Detroit high school student leaders to foster physical activity among peers

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, March 1, 2022
Partner Content A new assessment conducted by the Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District considered physical activity assets in Clare, such as this playscape at Shamrock Park.

Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District promotes active, healthy communities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 28, 2021
Partner Content Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley (in red tie) joins SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Amanda Mattila and residents during a Fresh Conversations session at Hasselbring Senior Center in Flint.

Greater Flint Health Coalition + SNAP-Ed = a healthier community

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 7, 2021
Partner Content Amy St. Germain, a nutrition educator at the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, works as a Farmers Market Food Navigator at the Muskegon Farmers Market.

Food Navigators deliver healthy food to the people

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 2, 2021
Partner Content A child in the Child and Family Charities Family Growth Center's community garden.

Child and Family Charities teaches healthy life skills with SNAP-Ed programs

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, September 24, 2021
Partner Content A Minges Brook Elementary student tastes herbs from the school garden planted by students.

Calhoun ISD: Schools grow gardens and healthy habits with students and communities

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, August 27, 2021
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