BGR partner Keep Growing Detroit (KGD) was established to promote a food-sovereign city, in which the majority of fruits and vegetables Detroiters consume are grown by residents within city limits. With a median household income of $27,838, nearly 38 percent of Detroit residents live below the poverty line, and 42 percent of households rely on food assistance programs to feed their families.
This year’s BGR grant will support residents in achieving long-term gardening success and the positive health outcomes associated with gardening. This fall, KGD will supply Detroit-grown transplants, compost, and seed garlic to 1,200 gardens participating in the Garden Resource Program. KGD will also offer twelve gardening and cooking classes between September and March. Keep Growing Detroit will also provide training to community members who need advice and support, hosting at least 25 site visits, 25 coaching sessions, and 5 grower gatherings during the grant period. KGD expects its activities to benefit more than 28,000 Detroit residents. Annually renewable project.
BGR partner Keep Growing Detroit (KGD) was established to promote a food-sovereign city, in which the majority of fruits and vegetables Detroiters consume are grown by residents within city limits. With a median household income of $27,838, nearly 38 percent of Detroit residents live below the poverty line, and 42 percent of households rely on food assistance programs to feed their families.
This year’s BGR grant will support residents in achieving long-term gardening success and the positive health outcomes associated with gardening. This fall, KGD will supply Detroit-grown transplants, compost, and seed garlic to 1,200 gardens participating in the Garden Resource Program. KGD will also offer twelve gardening and cooking classes between September and March. Keep Growing Detroit will also provide training to community members who need advice and support, hosting at least 25 site visits, 25 coaching sessions, and 5 grower gatherings during the grant period. KGD expects its activities to benefit more than 28,000 Detroit residents. Annually renewable project.
