South East Market Supplies from BIPOC Producers to Cultivate the “Beloved Community”
uth East Market is a force of radical change in Grand Rapids during this tumultuous year. The new grocery store is located in the South East neighborhood of Grand Rapids, a historically underserved area where 1 in 8 people experience food insecurity.
Celebrating MLK Jr. Day through Action
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?” – Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Now recognized as a National Day of Service,…
Fall Food Tour of Grand Rapids
Check out our fall foodie favorites in Grand Rapids!
The Past & Future of Pop-Up Restaurants
All around Metro Detroit, one could stumble upon a pop-up any day of the week. Pop-ups are a great option for consumers wanting to try something new, and…
Cedar Springs Brewing Company preserves Oktoberfest tradition
As we trudge through the morass of Covid life, it feels like a lost memory recalling scenes where folks packed under tents to clank steins, glug Märzen and…
Cellar Door Preserves : Small Batch, Artisan & Local
In the face of a global pandemic, Cellar Door Preserves has learned to stand out in a competitive and ever-changing market. Supporting local business has never been more…
A Michigan Hot Sauce Tour
Things are heating up, both outside and on the shelves of local food purveyors! You’ve got to love a summer meal with a little bit of kick. Keep…
West Michigan Producers Launch New REKO Market
It’s a new world for local producers, as sales move to online stores and innovation is more important than ever. In West Michigan, Green Wagon Farm has rallied…
Take a Hike! with Dreamgoats
The cold weather is arriving in Michigan, but that doesn’t stop Dreamgoats from enjoying the great, wintry outdoors. Since July of this year and throughout November and December,…
Feeding Neighbors by Day and Worms by Night: Luis Chen Does It All
Luis Chen is hard at work in Grand Rapids, feeding his community locally sourced produce through the YMCA Veggie Van as the Operations Manager, as well as running…