New City Neighbors

06/14/2026

06/11/2026

We had the pleasure of teaching youth about food at Mayflower Congregational Church’s Art Camp this week! Together, we planted strawberries, built bee hotels, explored the importance of eating colorful meals through veggie wraps, and crafted homemade lemonade.

This marks our fourth year participating in Art Camp, and we always enjoy sharing the joy of growing, preparing, and enjoying healthy food with young learners. Thank you for having us!

06/10/2026

Special café menu, a chance to win tickets, and a special donation match opportunity…. Don’t miss out! Learn more about how New City Neighbors has been chosen for the All At Once matching campaign with Jack Johnson at newcityneighbors.org ✨🍍🍕

06/10/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed our Summer 2026 Youth Employees! ☀️ Orientation Week is off to a great start as our newest team members learn about New City Neighbors, our mission, and how our programs create opportunities for youth growth and leadership.

A highlight of the day was getting to see our Youth Assistant Manager (YAM’s) help teach and guide discussion around an activity that we use to explore inequities in society.

Follow our page for updates as these youth employees gain valuable skills and grow with us.

06/08/2026

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! We’re giving away 2 tickets to see Jack Johnson at the Acrisure Amphitheater on July 5th to one lucky winner!

Even better, your support can go twice as far through the All At Once Campaign, which selected us as one of its local nonprofit partners.

Here’s how to enter: Donate $50 to the campaign below and receive 1 entry into the ticket drawing. Donate more and increase your chances to win. Entries will be accepted through June 24th.

After the giveaway closes, every donation will continue helping us reach our matching goal, allowing your gift to be doubled up to $2,500.

Support a great cause, multiply your impact, and enter for a chance to enjoy an unforgettable night of live music. Donate today!

https://newcityneighbors.app.neoncrm.com/forms/jack-johnsons-all-at-once-match-partnership

06/05/2026

We are excited to team up with Jack Johnson as an All At Once Non-Profit Partner on his 2026 Summer Tour! You will have a chance to win 2 free tickets to the Grand Rapids Acrisure Amphitheater concert on July 5th! Follow our page or visit or website as we will be releasing how you win soon.

All At Once is Jack’s social action network connecting nonprofits with people who want to take action and give back to their community. All At Once promotes sustainable & equitable food systems, plastic free initiatives, healthy watersheds and more!

Get involved at allatonce.org and learn more about the tour at ➡️ jackjohnsonmusic.com

05/28/2026

Congratulations, Sophia! Last night, we celebrated the graduation of teens completing the nine-month leadership program through GR Initiative for Leaders.

We are so proud to have Sophia as our GRIL U graduate! She earned the highest score in the dual enrollment class while also earning 4 college credits. We can’t wait to see her growth and leadership continue to blossom. ✨

05/22/2026

Thursday Flow 🥬🍕

05/21/2026

Happy Thursday! Thursdays are all about fresh veggies, pizza, and community. Our youth employees work hard serving customers in New City Cafe and on New City Farm. Stop by between 4–7 PM every Thursday to enjoy great food, support local youth, and see what we’re growing together!

05/19/2026

Throwing it back to 2020 🏡 What started as a historic farmhouse has truly become home. From lively conversations around the table, the smell of soup simmering on the stove, and dirt from the farm tracked through the halls… we’ve loved every part of it.

And now, we’re excited for what’s ahead: a new space to continue growing our youth, community, and future farmer

We’d love to hear from you — how did you first come across New City Neighbors? 💚