Fresh, Local, & Equitable: Food as a Creative Platform for Neighborhood Revitalization

"Kresge Arts & Culture, Health teams launch food-oriented grant opportunity"
Kresge Foundation

The Kresge Foundation recently launched this initiative that uses food oriented development to address equity and health issues in economically distressed neighborhoods. This aligns with many of the CFFP goals, and creates an opportunity to engage other funders working in our region.   ​

Article Summary
“Throughout history, food has been inextricably tied to social cohesion, health, culture and entrepreneurship,” said David Fukuzawa, managing director of Kresge’s Health Program. “This initiative recognizes both the direct positive impacts of healthy, local food and the overarching role that food can play in neighborhood revitalization.