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
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, fencing, 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 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
3715 W. Jefferson
Ecorse, MI 48229
313-843-2550