Our Solutions
We support the farmers and producers who grow our food, the entrepreneurs who bring it to market, and the families who bring it home. What takes root in Michigan is growing across the country.
At Fair Food Network, we want families to eat well, farms and food businesses to thrive, and food dollars to stay in local communities. We believe this is possible when communities grow, sell, and buy more local food.
We invest in the people and systems that power local food—starting in Michigan and expanding nationwide.
What do we do?
How do we get there?
Through on-the-ground programs, strategic investments, and policy change, we are strengthening local food economies and expanding access to affordable, healthy food.
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Nutrition Incentives
Our Double Up Food Bucks program, a national model for nutrition incentives, helps SNAP participants put more fresh fruits and vegetables on the table.
Impact Investing
From farms to food trucks to neighborhood markets, we provide comprehensive support through flexible capital, hands-on technical support, and access to strong local networks.
Public
Policy
Guided by farmers, policymakers, and industry leaders, our policy work transforms local solutions into national impact, building a food system that works better for everyone.
Start with food.
We start with food as a way to bring people together and build practical solutions that benefit everyone.
We know what’s possible when food is grown, sold, and eaten locally: people are healthier, farmers and businesses thrive, and communities are more resilient.
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