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Social determinants and built environment workgroup

Goals: Increase equitable access to healthy food options in the underserved populations of Macomb County, and increase access to safe, affordable, and equitable housing in Macomb County.

Priorities

  • Equitable access to healthy food options in the underserved populations of Macomb County. 
  • Access to safe, affordable and equitable housing in Macomb County.

Co-Chairs: Laura Ritacco, Gleaners Community Food Bank, and Tameria Baker, Macomb County Health Department

  • 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
  • Interfaith Center for Racial Justice: Carol Allen Sullivan
  • 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.