Michigan Aynoka Project

Families participating in the Michigan Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children can now use their benefits to shop online at Meijer stores. More details in comments ⬇️

Check out our August menu! Chef Corey has been having fun creating a menu filled with camp-inspired favorites and comforting summer classics.

Join us for lunch, enjoy a delicious homemade meal, and make yourself at home. Whether you're stopping by for the food or the fellowship, there's always a seat waiting for you at our table. We look forward to welcoming you! 💛

Mondays & Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing
5509 S. Pennsylvania Ave.

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Galilee Baptist Church
2511 Reo Road

What great news! We need local grower funding yesterday!!

"Thanks to the support they are getting from Farmers to Markets, we are already hearing that participating farmers are planning to increase their production during the next growing season." Amanda Shreve, MIFMA Executive Director

Continue reading: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2026/08/06/mdard-mifma-announce-inaugural-participants-of-farmers-to-markets-program

Become a Volunteer at Hunter Park GardenHouse!

Looking for a way to connect with your community, learn about gardening, and help grow fresh food for our neighbors? Join us as a volunteer at Hunter Park GardenHouse!

Volunteer shifts are:
Mondays: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursdays: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Tasks may include weeding, planting, harvesting, mulching, general garden maintenance, and helping keep our community garden thriving. No experience is necessary, just bring a willingness to learn and get your hands dirty!

https://www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org/volunteer?fbclid=PAb21jcATYaKxwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABp-fwdNZz12lCcjaKfzU6LxTaIzvue9h1ZzCgmHRI-DzB7cRv9pGx1bsC-pnk_aem_On2g-lwNlp-Rucsq9Oj5qQ&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

Hope to see you there🌱

💯Michigan, get the facts! Nearly a quarter of children in Michigan receive SNAP benefits.

Did you know? As of December 2025, nearly a quarter (22.5%) of children ages 0-18 in Michigan benefit from the Food Assistance Program (FAP) that helps families below the federal poverty level afford groceries. On a national level, this program is known as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).

Displaying SNAP rates by county illustrates how this program is essential for both rural and urban families in Michigan. Since the passage of the so-called "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA), SNAP participation rates have decreased across the country. These decreased rates are likely fueled, in part, by OBBBA implementation, which enacted multiple restrictions and cuts to SNAP. As families face higher food costs, safeguarding this program is essential to ensuring children have food on the table.

To learn more about SNAP enrollment over time in Michigan, check out the KIDS COUNT Data Center: bit.ly/4fFPPMZ

Produce boxes are back beginning next week! At this time only first-time recipients are eligible. If you have received a box in the past, stay tuned for future opportunities!

To register please email: [email protected] or call 517-999-2894

Here are the mobile distributions for this week. View mobiles schedule for the next 30 days or find a pantry near you at https://ow.ly/Vzm450YwoNj.

Join us this month for delicious homemade lunches served with warmth, hospitality and a smile. Whether you're a regular guest or visiting for the first time, there's always a seat at our table.

We look forward to sharing a meal with you!

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