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Produce from the Buckley Community Garden.
Bountiful community garden helps reduce food insecurity in Northwest Michigan

A simple conversation between a Buckley Community Schools principal and Traverse Bay Area ISD officials planted the seeds for a farm to school initiative that combined nutrition education with a new community garden at the school. 

It takes a village to improve the health and wellbeing of families in Northwestern Michigan

Through SNAP-Ed funding, Traverse City Area Public Schools have collaborated with like-minded individuals and community organizations to systematically improve the lives of children and families.

Fannie Johnson.
Fresh Conversations program helps Detroit seniors change dietary and fitness habits for the better

The Methodist Children's Home Society runs Fresh Conversations program sessions at community centers and other sites in Detroit, with the goal of helping seniors change their diet and fitness routines to curtail chronic diseases and promote healthy aging. 

Students prepare for a food tasting.
MARESA promotes healthy eating and fitness in the rural Upper Peninsula

The Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Services Agency (MARESA) is working with 18 elementary schools in seven counties in the central UP to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. 

Kids fly kites at a sports gear giveaway at the Kinross Recreation Center.
Coalition aims to build a healthier community in UP’s Kinross Township

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District and other partners are working to promote physical activity and other healthy choices in the community through the Kinross Building a Healthy Community Coalition.

Ring Lardner Middle School students participate in a March Madness tasting event.
Project LEAN encourages kids to eat healthy through hands-on fun

The Van Buren Intermediate School District's nutrition education programs use fun activities to encourage kids to eat healthy foods and be more physically active.

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