Food

Taking the SNAP challenge? No, thank you.

Submitted 09-06-2013 under OPINION

I recount my personal experience as a SNAP recipient, and explain why I don't want to take the SNAP challenge now and relive my experience.

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In Season: September 7, 2013

Submitted 09-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

September has arrived and so have fall favorites! Come see what bounty fall has to offer at Fulton Street!

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Hunger Action Week encourages community to take stand

Submitted 09-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

Entering its third year, Hunger Action Week's message is clear: 80,000 food insecure in Kent County is far too many.

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Downtown Market brings local flavor to Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The new Downtown Market, which offers local food and community events along with vendors, has officially opened its indoor market hall.

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In Season: August 31, 2013

Submitted 08-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Stock your fridge for the last weekend of the summer! Stop by Fulton Street for the seasons freshest varieties.

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Love's Ice Cream focuses on pure ingredients, local seasonal flavors

Submitted 08-28-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Based on the idea that "everybody loves ice cream," Love's Ice Cream sources local milk and seasonal ingredients to produce "the most wholesome ice cream available." Love's Ice Cream can be found at the Downtown Market.

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Join the conversation on urban food innovation

Submitted 08-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Lisa Rose Starner, author of "Grand Rapids Food: A Culinary Revolution" will be leading a community conversation on urban food innovation this Thursday at the downtown branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library

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Well House community garden to give access to fresh produce in food desert

Submitted 08-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Well House's new community garden in the South East Community Association neighborhood, located on Sheldon Avenue and Pleasant Street, provides neighbors with access to healthy food alternatives.

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