In Detroit, Michigan, nearly 69 percent of households experience food insecurity, and 30,000 residents lack access to full-service grocery stores and therefore to readily obtained fresh food. Furthermore, grocery prices in the U.S. have increased by 25 percent since the pandemic, putting additional financial pressure on many families.
To respond to the increasing food insecurity and resulting risks of malnutrition among area residents, longtime BGR partner Keep Growing Detroit provides resources, education, and social connections to inspire community members to engage in gardening for their health and well-being. This project contributes to three key objectives of Keep Growing Detroit’s Garden Resource Program: providing locally grown cold-weather seeds and transplants for 1,750 urban gardens and farms; hosting gardening and cooking classes serving 375 growers; and engaging new families and fostering community connections through educational community events that together will reach an estimated 615 participants. In total, the Garden Resource Program is projected to serve 21,990 Detroit area residents.
In Detroit, Michigan, nearly 69 percent of households experience food insecurity, and 30,000 residents lack access to full-service grocery stores and therefore to readily obtained fresh food. Furthermore, grocery prices in the U.S. have increased by 25 percent since the pandemic, putting additional financial pressure on many families.
To respond to the increasing food insecurity and resulting risks of malnutrition among area residents, longtime BGR partner Keep Growing Detroit provides resources, education, and social connections to inspire community members to engage in gardening for their health and well-being. This project contributes to three key objectives of Keep Growing Detroit’s Garden Resource Program: providing locally grown cold-weather seeds and transplants for 1,750 urban gardens and farms; hosting gardening and cooking classes serving 375 growers; and engaging new families and fostering community connections through educational community events that together will reach an estimated 615 participants. In total, the Garden Resource Program is projected to serve 21,990 Detroit area residents.
