Our Progress
Our Good Food Values
Our sights are set on transforming West Michigan food systems to become increasingly reflective of Good Food values with the belief that this transformation will uproot systemic poverty and lead to lasting change. Our Good Food values are: growing health, investing in the local food economy, engaging community, collaborative capacity building, place-based strategy, and system change.
Our Progress: 2019 Outcomes
Investing In
The Local Food
Economy
$73,760
Invested in small West
Michigan farms
60
Community members
received farm shares
36
Food skills and food
systems classes
Growing
Health
80%
Program participants report increased produce consumption
3,593
Program participants report an increase in food security
96%
Market shoppers said it was easier to access fruits and vegetables
Equipping Community Partners
5
Neighborhood affordable food markets developed
7
Food justice and equality workshops facilitated
140
Neighbors involved in community organizing & engagement activities
More Program Feedback
93%
of shoppers reported that they eat more fruits and vegetables because of the Fresh Markets
70%
of Refresh Now participants reported visiting the E.R. less often
86%
of Refresh Now participants reported feeling better able to self-manage their chronic disease