Marlow Hess

Program Ambassador
Double Up Food Bucks

Marlow (all pronouns) is a community organizer in Grand Rapids, Michigan who builds community-based food systems through community gardening, skill sharing, and mutual aid. They are passionate about cultivating connections between community organizers and nonprofit professionals who are working towards liberation. She builds these connections through her work with the Health Equity and Community Power Committee of the Kent County Food and Nutrition Coalition. He currently implements the Veggie Van program at the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids alongside his role at Fair Food Network. Prior to joining Fair Food Network, Marlow worked as Food Pantry Director at SECOM Resource Center.

Marlow enjoys painting, making zines, and participating in her local punk scene. They re-center by camping with their sweet dog Bombón.