Objectives
- By December 2028, prevent food insecurity from rising beyond 2021 levels (10.5%).
- Decrease the percentage of renters spending 30% or more of their income on housing from 48.2% to 45.0% by December 1, 2028.
Co-Chairs: Tameria Baker, Macomb County Health Department, and Carol Allen Sullivan, Interfaith Center for Racial Justice
- Ascension: Kenneth Coleman, Nadine Cook
- Chaldean Community Foundation: Sharon Hannawa
- Community members: Mary Hall-Rayford, Felicia Johnson, Michelle Williams-Ward
- Corewell: Rita Little, Kari Woloszyk
- Gleaners Community Food Bank: Jessica Ramsay
- Henry Ford Health System: Amanda Krieg
- Macomb Community Action: Cecilia Gaglio, Linda Azar
- Macomb County Department of Health and Community Services: Daja Butler
- Macomb County Health Department: Maria Swiatkowski, Amy Ervin, Kirsten Henry, Kristina Kaurin
- Michigan Farmers Market Association: Joe Lesausky
- MyCare Health Center: David Wilson
- Turning Point: Sharman Davenport
- United Way of Southeast Michigan (211): Emily Mueller
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Samar Chahayed
Resource links
Macomb County Food Resources Map - Displays food pantries and locations for Meet Up and Eat Up (a summer child nutrition program) in Macomb County.
Macomb Community Action Housing services - Information on available assistance to eligible homeowners for home repairs or improvements.
Community gardens in Macomb County - Find locations for produce distributions or where residents can grow their own food.
Farmers Markets in Macomb County - Includes information on which markets accept SNAP (Bridge Card), WIC, Project Fresh and Double Up Food Bucks.
Meeting agendas and minutes
February
March
April
May
August
September
October
November
Meeting dates and times
This group meets the last week of January, March, May, August, and October. Meetings are either virtual or in person.
Contact us
Have questions or want to get involved? Contact the workgroup chairperson:
Tameria Baker