Spring into action with Copper Shores

Hey Food Access Advocates!

Thanks for checking in with us as we get ready for another busy season of food and fun. We’re excited to be breaking down barriers and building up our programming.

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Join us for Navigating Nutrition

Feeling stuck in the grocery aisle? You’re not alone! Check out our new community event series, Navigating Nutrition, at the Keweenaw Co+Op on Thursday, May 14 at 11 a.m. We’re talking about gut health and offering samples that support the gut microbiome.

Missing this session? Don't worry! We have more coming. Learn more about this event series and see a calendar at coppershores.org/navigating-nutrition.

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Copper Shores Meals on Wheels adding three Meet & Eat sites in southern Houghton County

Thanks to the Elder Nutrition Millage, we’re expanding our Meet & Eat services to three new locations: Twin Lakes, Alston and Kenton/Sidnaw! All three sites are expected to begin weekly operations this month.

“This initial step of expansion would not have been possible without the support of our community. We’re so thankful that our community showed their support for our senior neighbors, friends and family members.” - Meals on Wheels Program Director Jessica Mills

Fleeting hunger: Anonymous donor-funded delivery fleet takes to the street

One donor is also driving change for our Meals on Wheels program. Thanks to a generous gift of $30,762 from an anonymous local donor, we now have a small but mighty fleet of vehicles, giving our delivery drivers year-round access to safe, reliable transportation as they serve a growing number of seniors across the community.

Jaszczak recognized for Farm-to-School collaboration with Adams Township Schools

Our Community Health Educator wears many hats, including a gardening hat! As a part of the 2026 Copper Country Association of School Boards Education Awards, Adams Township School District has honored Meghan Jaszczak with the Community Member School Service Award for her impactful work on a Farm-to-School pilot program in their school.

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Save the Date: Head up for Heads UP

Do you know a bored middle schooler in need of something to do? Heads UP - A Youth Wellbeing Event is back on Tuesday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hancock. We’re offering a day of fitness, food and fun with local health professionals - including a lunchtime cooking competition! Registration opens soon!

Local Food Purchase Assistance Program

Launched in October 2022 and continuing through December 2026, the Michigan Department of Education has coordinated the USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance program to maintain and improve resiliency in the food and farm supply chain. See how this program has impacted the Copper Country.

Food for thought

Fill your garden and support a good cause at the 19th annual Pewabic Street Community Garden plant sale, Saturday May 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
From the Ground has released their 2026 farmers market schedule, beginning in June!
The Hancock Farmer’s Market is under new management; learn more.
L'Anse Farmers Market will start on June 6. We're so proud to have funded a glow-up for the market in 2025!

That's it for this quarter. If you have information you want included next time, email mbabcock@coppershores.org. More importantly, thanks for being part of this community's blossoming food culture!

Thank you for your interest in our Food Initiative. If you want to show your support, please consider making a donation at coppershores.org/food-initiative.