After months of planning, the Thumb Food Policy Council is all set to inaugurate their ambitious Local Food Purchase Agreement project. This initiative aims to procure locally grown produce directly from farmers in the Thumb region. The program will collaborate with community partners to deliver bagged produce on a weekly or biweekly basis, focusing on reaching out to seniors and families with children in the area.
No sign-ups are required, as established community partners such as the Human Development Commission (HDC) and Council on Aging will take charge of distributing the produce either through direct delivery or transportation systems.
Funded by the USDA and administered through the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), this project will leverage the growing seasons of both this year and 2024 to provide fresh, locally sourced produce to those in need.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
