Programs & Services
Nutrition
Wayne Metro's Nutrition Program assists low-income individuals and families to identify food resources that will help to meet their short and long-term nutritional needs. Since its creation in 1999, the Program has helped to provide information, technical assistance and referral services to more than 124 food pantries and soup kitchens in Out-Wayne County.
Wayne Metro's Community Gardening Program has coordinated the planting and harvesting of more than 39 gardens in 13 communities throughout our service area. These gardens planted and cared for by non-profit and civic organizations, schools, community, social and religious groups, have yielded an estimated 10,000 pounds of fresh produce that helped to feed countless people in need.
As the lead agency in the Food Provider Roundtable, Wayne Metro also coordinates food donations and distributes foods to soup kitchens and food pantries throughout Out-Wayne County from the following resources:
- Banquet Halls
- Business Gatherings
- Parties
- Markets
- Restuarants
- Food Distributors
Farm Markets
Wayne Metro is experienced in working with local communities to start neighborhood Farm Markets. Wayne Metro seeks produce vendors (all Michigan grown products) to participate in weekly Farm Markets in various communities comprising Out-Wayne County.
Community Gardens
Wayne Metro's Partnerships for Local Agricultural Networking
Together (P.L.A.N.T.) provides fresh produce and promotes self-sufficiency and positive change toward good nutrition and healthy living.
P.L.A.N.T. provides seeds, plants, gardening supplies and technical assistance to community gardeners. Gardens range in size and type including container gardens, vertical gardens, and organic gardens. Seed and plant selections can suite ethnic preferences.
Gardeners also receive supplies like shovels, hoes, water hoses and other tools they need to tend to their gardens. P.L.A.N.T. also helps with soil preparation and testing, plus advice on fundamentals such as watering, fertilizing and basic garden care. Seed and plant selection suit the preferences of the gardeners.
All P.L.A.N.T. gardens must be ongoing and benefit low-income people, but they can also be an activity geared toward:
- Educational Programs for youth and adults
- Community Service, Civic Organization or Religious Group Projects
- Community Building Projects
- Entrepreneurial Skills Training
For more information, please contact:
Wayne Metro C.A.A. Main Service Office
Shirley Moore, Nutrition Program Manager
2121 Biddle, Suite 102
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 284-6999