{"id":7,"date":"2021-06-02T21:42:22","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T21:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fairfoodnetwork.org\/fairfoodfund2022report\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2025-04-28T20:03:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T20:03:58","slug":"main-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fairfoodnetwork.org\/2023impact\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Impact Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

2023<\/h1>\r\n

Fair Food Network<\/h1>\r\n

IMPACT REPORT<\/h1>\r\n

A letter from our CEO<\/h2>\r\n

In the midst of turbulent times, finding common ground is more critical than ever. We must continue to strive to bridge gaps and unite around shared goals, even among differing interests and viewpoints.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Food has always been a unifying force, and at Fair Food Network, we remain focused on our commitment to building community health, wealth, and long-term resilience. Our focus extends beyond mere sustenance; we’re dedicated to fostering vibrant communities and cultivating an approach to food and farming that benefits us all.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

In 2023, we made significant strides by prioritizing collaboration and coalition-building.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

On a national scale, we formed and led a coalition dedicated to expanding the federal government’s commitment to healthy food access as Congress considers an updated Farm Bill. We also continued our partnership in the Nutrition Incentive Hub, where we lead technical assistance activities to advance nutrition incentive and produce prescription programs across the country.<\/p>\r\n

Our ability to be successful in these national systems-change activities is rooted in the success of our Double Up Food Bucks program. This initiative continued to help hundreds of thousands of struggling Michiganders bring home more healthy fruits and vegetables, while also investing in locally owned retail groceries and local farmers markets.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

As administrators of the Michigan Good Food Fund, we continue to collaborate closely with community-driven leaders to support statewide local food and farm entrepreneurs. We recently selected the winners of our inaugural Seed Awards – underlining our commitment to grow Michigan-based food businesses and support the next generation of entrepreneurs.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

We relocated our headquarters from Ann Arbor to Detroit in 2023 and we’ve enjoyed growing deeper connections in the city. While our physical location may have changed, our mission remains constant, as we continue to create positive change in communities across Michigan and the country.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

As we forge ahead, we’re collectively reshaping the flow of resources within the food economy. Your support fuels our belief in a brighter, fairer future through food. Thank you for joining us on this journey.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Warm regards,<\/p>\r\n

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Kate Krauss<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When we start with food, so much is possible.<\/h2>\r\n

Together, we are championing the power of food by listening to diverse perspectives and creating a shared vision.<\/p>\r\n

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