The Detroit Food Policy Council

🚀 The moment you've been waiting for is HERE! 🚀 Tickets for the Detroit Food Summit 2024 are officially ON SALE! 🎟️

Join us for an unforgettable 2 day event hosted by none other than Detroit’s own, the award-winning journalist and influencer, Orlando Bailey! 🎉Orlando brings his passion and expertise to the stage, making this summit a must-attend for all!

We are beyond excited to have the incredible Malik Yakini as our keynote speaker. Malik is not just a leader, but a pillar of our community, dedicated to building family love and fostering unity through food sovereignty. 🍎 💚

Don’t miss out on this powerful gathering. Secure your spot NOW and be part of the movement towards a better future!💯

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Detroit Food 2024: Create, Collaborate, Celebrate! Join 100+ of Detroit's most dedicated food advocates for two days of learning, community with like-minded people, and a lot of fun!

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📣 Calling All Detroit Food System Innovators! 📣

The Detroit Food Summit 2024 is fast approaching, and we’re excited to see the incredible ideas our community has to offer!

If you have a vision that can transform our local food landscape, now is the time to share it. 🍎💡

Submit your proposal and be part of a movement that’s dedicated to creating a healthier, more sustainable future for Detroit. Together, we can innovate, collaborate, and make a real difference in our community!

Don’t miss this opportunity to shine! Click the link below to submit your proposal today or
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Get ready for the Detroit Food Summit 2024 at Marygrove Conservancy! 🍽️🥬

This year, we are thrilled to have Malik Yakini, Former Executive Director of Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, Detroit People’s Food Co-op, and D-Town Farm, as our keynote speaker. Malik Yakini is a passionate advocate for food justice and sustainable living in Detroit, and we can’t wait to hear his insights at the summit.

Join us on September 26th and 27th for a day of inspiring talks, delicious food, and community connections. Let’s work together to build a brighter, healthier future for our city.

Save the date and location: Marygrove Conservancy. Don’t miss out on this epic event! Tag your friends and let’s make the Detroit Food Summit 2024 the best one yet! 💪🏾💪🏻💪💯

Get Ready, Detroit! 💚🤗

We’re thrilled to announce the Detroit Food Summit 2024 at Mary Grove, Conservative City! 🍽️🥬

Last year was a blast, but this year is going to be even more EPIC! Join us for a day filled with insightful talks, delicious food, and community connections.

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Let’s come together to build a brighter, healthier future for our city.

🗓️ Save the Date: September 26&27
📍 Location: Marygrove, Conservancy

Don’t miss out! Tag your friends and let’s make this summit the best one yet! 💪🏾💪🏻💪💯

Announcing Detroit Food 2024! https://mailchi.mp/bc4bc8161325/announcing-detroit-food-2024-apply-to-host-a-breakout-session

We are excited to announce that Detroit Food 2024 will be back at Marygrove Conservancy this year, Sept. 26-27. Have a great project, panel discussion, or workshop you'd like to chare? Apply to host a breakout session by July 26! RFP can be found here: https://forms.gle/pUXqzSBLwXxCUZTy6

Announcing Detroit Food 2024! Apply to host a breakout session Save the date! Detroit Food 2024: Create, Collaborate, Celebrate! is happening Sept. 26-27 at Marygrove Conservancy. As always, a successful summit starts with you. Do you have a great project you want to highlight, an idea for a thought-provoking panel discussion, or an innovative workshop to share...

Hello Detroiters! 👋

We're excited to announce the Detroit Grocery Coalition focus groups, where you can share your shopping experiences and opinions. These online sessions, led by researchers from Wayne State University, will help us understand and improve the grocery environment in Detroit.

🕒 The session will be a maximum of 2 hours (but could be shorter).
💌 Participants will receive a $60 Sunoco gift card upon completion.
🎟️ Limited to the first 20 RSVPs per session.
🏠 Open to Detroit residents only.

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq-HyNCi_x63d8ufiBxq-Bc7YyV4s-TChap0a-29x2oLo89A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Your voice matters! Thank you for your support.💯

Congratulations Megan!

“She was a Community Nutrition Program Instructor at Michigan State University Extension and served as a Board Member at the Detroit Food Policy Council. Brannan holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Kalamazoo College.”

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🥳Thanks to all our supporters!

Detroit Food Policy Council’s work continues💯

“The newest proposal comes after Benson's team brought in well-known local chef Phil Jones to create a pilot program with the city's health department called "Dining with Confidence."

Return of the Detroit restaurant sign ordinance A new version of the proposal requires restaurants put up green signs if they're in compliance.

☎️Calling all foodies!

🫶Help make Detroit's dining scene safer and healthier by supporting the Placard Ordinance at the upcoming 2 meetings. Let's make a difference together! 💯

🙌 Your voice matters!

Show your support for the Placard Ordinance by sharing your thoughts during the Public Comments section of the City Council meeting. 🍽️Let's work together to make Detroit a safer place to dine. 💯

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Making 'great' grocery stores in Detroit How Detroit’s Food Policy Council is helping local grocery stores up their healthy offerings.

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Detroit’s First Black-Run And Community-Operated Grocery Store, Detroit People’s Food Co-Op, Opens Its Doors Having a Black-owned and community-operated grocery store is a great stepping stone in the movement to revolutionize the city of Detroit for people of color.

🥳Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 💯

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Great News🥳

🐝 Detroit is the 207th certified affiliate of Bee City USA, which provides a framework for communities to conserve native pollinators by increasing native plants, and nest sites while reducing pesticides.

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Officials, conservationists announce Detroit as certified Bee City on World Bee Day Detroit Hives and city officials unveiled signage promoting Detroit as a Bee City USA affiliate in Brightmoor on Monday.

🐔 Exciting Developments, Detroit! We’re working hard to pass the new animal keeping ordinance, a transformative step for our city’s food sovereignty. This proposed ordinance will allow residents to responsibly raise their own livestock, bringing fresh, local food sources right into our neighborhoods.

Imagine the continuing economic growth and vibrant, walkable communities this will create. Let’s keep, making it happen together! 💯

City Council Public Health and Safety Committee hearing at 10 am on requiring restaurants to display their health department ranking. Please join and support!

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee - May 13, 2024 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEETo attend by phone only, call one of these numbers: +1 929 436 2866, +1 312 626 6799, +1 669 900 6833, +1253 215 8782, +1 301 715 8592, +1 346 248 7799 - Enter Meeting ID: 85846903626With advance notice of seven calendar days, the City of Detroit will provi...

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https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/2018-farm-bill-advocacy-with-the-detroit-food-policy-council

2018 Farm Bill Advocacy with the Detroit Food Policy Council This case study from the Michigan Local Food Council Network is focused on the Detroit Food Policy Council’s efforts to support 2018 Farm Bill advocacy.

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Starting this Saturday at 10am our beginner Gardening Class kicks off. We still have a few spots open for registration. Link in comments...

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🏃🏾‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏿We’re almost there, Detroit!

We’ve gathered 486 signatures supporting our cause. Let’s push past 500 before the upcoming meeting! Sign here: https://bit.ly/43VL6QQ

Since our last City Planning Commission meeting, we’ve added 15-18 new letters of support. Last time, we managed to gather 10 letters quickly—let’s keep that momentum going! If you haven’t sent a letter yet and can do so, please email it to [email protected] before Thursday at 5PM.

Don’t forget to check out our DFPC Public Comments 101 guide for easy tips on how to support our initiatives. Download it here: https://bit.ly/3Q24GFg

Let’s make a difference together! 💯

We have 486 signatures on the letter of support from individuals! Can we get it over 500 before the meeting?
https://bit.ly/43VL6QQ

The CPC has about 15-18 new letters of support since the last meeting. Last time we got 10 letters in quickly and hopefully we can do the same now!

Please, if you are able and have not already written one, send one before Thursday 5PM. The address is [email protected].

Also Download our DFPC Public Comments 101. Learn easy tips to support this work💯
https://bit.ly/3Q24GFg

🐓 Big changes are coming! We’re rallying support for the passing of the new Animal Ordinance, which promises a brighter future for both our community and our environment. Let’s make it happen together! Thank you for your ongoing support. Don’t forget to sign the petition—link in bio!

We're looking forward to connecting with our community this spring! Here are some upcoming opportunities, and be sure to signup for our newsletter list to be the first to know about funding and business assistance events: migoodfoodfund.org/email-signup/

April 23 - Michigan Good Food Fund Business Pitch Competition: RSVP today and see three talented product makers share their pitch LIVE:
canr.msu.edu/miim/michigan-good-food-fund-pitch-competition

April 24-25 - Making It In Michigan 2024: Catch us at MSU Product Center's annual conference and trade show for product makers.
canr.msu.edu/miim/conference

May 6 - Detroit Means Business Summit: Join us for a day of strategy, tactics, and programming to create an equitable, best-in-class small business environment for Detroit.
events.eventnoire.com/e/2024-detroit-means-business-summit

June 3 - Build Basics: Save the date for a new course for food entrepreneurs with Build Institute. Stay tuned for more details!