Food and Beverage

Fresh vegetables connect West Michigan farms, volunteers and families

Kids’ Food Basket's Holland farm grows produce that volunteers help deliver to local pantries, expanding access to fresh, healthy food.

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#RG20LookBack: A fresh food facelift…timely revisited

In his 26th #RG20LookBack column, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits his 2013 story about the more than 50 farmers markets and fruit stands that connected West Michiganders with fresh, locally grown food.

#RG20LookBack: Hungry for community? Step out; mingle.

In his eleventh #RG20LookBack column, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits his 2014 story, “The Vegan Kitchen Takeover: Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill,” reflecting on how local restaurants can be spaces for connection and community.

West Michigan schools respond as families face “new hunger cliff”

As the new ‘hunger cliff’ approaches, schools and nonprofits are working together to help families facing rising hunger and uncertain food assistance.

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