NorthWest Initiative

08/26/2026

We are in our last week of giving away free produce boxes to low-income families who live in Lansing, MI zip codes: 48906, 48910, 48911, 48912, 488915, 48933,

08/26/2026

Produce boxes are back beginning next week! At this time only first-time recipients are eligible. If you have received a box in the past, stay tuned for future opportunities!

To register please email: [email protected] or call 517-999-2894

08/21/2026

NorthWest Initiative has free produce (fruits and vegetables) boxes available for City of Lansing residents living in zip codes: 48906, 48910, 48911, 48912, 48915, & 48933.ONLY!! You must have a valid ID, and a Medicaid or EBT card to verify you are low-income. ONLY AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A PRODUCE BOX FROM NWI IN THE PAST. You have tot pre-register by calling 517-999-2894 and leaving your name, address, telephone number, and email address. We will call you back on Monday morning to add you to the pick-up list for Tuesday. Pick-up is via a drive-through process on Tuesdays from 10am-1pm at our office site (outside by the garage). Share this information with family and friends!!! Thank you, The NWI TEAM!!

07/21/2026

We ❤️Allen Farmers Market! Stop by tomorrow 3p - 6:30p for a sample of Tastes Like Summer Salad from mitteneats.org. Jake will be indoors with his Wheel of Veg-ucation, answering all of your questions about cucumbers!

We are so grateful for our relationship with the Farmers Market Food Navigators, a SNAP-Ed program delivered through Northwest Initiative! They have been involved with our Market all season long, providing the most delicious, locally produced food samples that highlight seasonal produce along with providing our neighbors the tools needed to make homemade meals using farm fresh fruits and veggies.

The Farmers Market Food Navigators keep the goal in mind of saving you money on your food budget as well as educating our neighbors on food assistance programs (such as SNAP, WIC, Senior Project Fresh, etc.) available at the Market and provide tastings, recipe ideas, and tips to help you and your family eat more seasonal produce. During the Kids Festival they also handed out youth aprons to encourage the younger generation to be active in the kitchen!

Be sure to stop by their booth for food samples, recipes, education and more!

07/21/2026

Stop by and "Feel The Chill" Thursday, July 23 at The Fledge 5:30p-7:30p! Karrie will be there with info about food access, resource management, and eating healthy without breaking the bank!

07/15/2026

Older adults can learn about engaging topics on Wednesdays! See the flyer for more information, including how to RSVP.

07/13/2026

Personal Needs boxes ARE available! Please see attached flyer for pick-up instructions.

**Please note that there is a limit of one box per household.

06/09/2026

Only THREE more distributions left!
Call 517-999-2894 today to reserve a box for Tuesday, June 16th, 23rd or 30th.

06/09/2026

Personal Needs boxes available through the end of June!

No need to register - just come up to the second floor of Lansing First Presbyterian 9a-2p Monday-Thursday.

See flyer for more details or call 517-999-2894 with questions!