Growing Hope programs are transformative, educational, inclusive, and are created and delivered through a racial equity lens. We prioritize serving populations that have the most barriers to accessing fresh and affordable food, and our programs empower participants to make eating and purchasing decisions that meet their personal wellness goals. Our programs enable local growers and food businesses to participate in and benefit from a thriving local food system.

We concentrate on four sectors of the local food system in which we can make the most impact. Each of these four Impact Areas span the entirety of the local food system from grower to buyer, and everything in between.  

Reclaiming our Connection to the Land

Greetings, In the heart of Ypsilanti, a small, vibrant, diverse community, we are reimagining the food system and building a reality where...

Fireside Chats with Disadvantaged Farmers

Happy Pride! On a Friday afternoon in early spring, I joined several farmers and advocates for a “Fireside Chat” with Michigan...

2024 Teen Leadership After School Program Highlights

Thursday, May 16 marked the last day of the after-school program for our Teen Leadership Program. We wanted to take a moment to share some...