Growing Hope

Growing Hope Growing Hope fosters an equitable and sustainable local food system where all people are empowered to grow, sell, buy, prepare, and eat nourishing food.

05/29/2026

YPSI FOOD FEST RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND YEAR!

What started as an incredible day of food, dancing, laughter, games, music, and community is officially becoming a Ypsi tradition. After welcoming over 1,200 attendees during our inaugural year, we’re beyond excited to announce that YPSI Food Fest is returning on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 12 PM–7:30 PM at 301 W Michigan Ave in Downtown Ypsilanti!

Expect the vibrant energy you loved last year with:
• 30+ food & artisan vendors (including some exciting new additions)
• Even MORE free family activities & experiences
• Live music, performances, games, and joyful community vibes all day long

Watch the recap video, relive the memories, and get ready for Year 2!

SAVE THE DATE: August 15, 2026

Follow the page for announcements, vendor reveals, entertainment updates, and more coming soon! We are also currently accepting Event Sponsors interested in helping grow Ypsi’s signature community food festival. Ypsi Food Fest

Tag someone you’re bringing with you next year!
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23 years and counting! From 5,122 lbs of farm produce to $12,000 in SNAP gap support; take a look at our annual report a...
05/27/2026

23 years and counting!

From 5,122 lbs of farm produce to $12,000 in SNAP gap support; take a look at our annual report at growinghope.net/annual-reports to see what a community committed to food sovereignty can build in a single year.

Thank you to every donor, volunteer, vendor, grower, and neighbor who made 2025 possible. Year 24 belongs to all of us.

Matched gifts still active → growinghope.net/donate

Grateful for this community.
05/26/2026

Grateful for this community.

Crafts. Games. Food. Community. Downtown Ypsi. First Friday Food Court is almost here. June 5 | 5–8 PM | 16 S. Washingto...
05/25/2026

Crafts. Games. Food. Community. Downtown Ypsi.

First Friday Food Court is almost here.
June 5 | 5–8 PM | 16 S. Washington

Local food entrepreneurs + art night = the block party Ypsi deserves.
Free. Family-friendly. All are welcome.

It's our GOLDEN BIRTHDAY!Thank you for 23 years of showing up, giving, growing, and believing a better food system is po...
05/23/2026

It's our GOLDEN BIRTHDAY!

Thank you for 23 years of showing up, giving, growing, and believing a better food system is possible. We're just getting started.

Here are some photos of the joy over the past year to celebrate!

Today we celebrate 23. 🎂🌿Free seedlings + birthday potluck at Growign Hope Urban Farm, 4–7 PM.Bring a dish. Take home a ...
05/22/2026

Today we celebrate 23. 🎂🌿

Free seedlings + birthday potluck at Growign Hope Urban Farm, 4–7 PM.

Bring a dish. Take home a plant. Come as you are.

Last day of the afterschool program.Our Teen Leadership Program youth didn't just grow food this year, they grew power.G...
05/21/2026

Last day of the afterschool program.

Our Teen Leadership Program youth didn't just grow food this year, they grew power.

Grateful beyond words for every young person who showed up. See you for the summer season.

The First Friday Food Court Summer Activity Calendar is HERE! We’re bringing even more creativity, connection, and commu...
05/20/2026

The First Friday Food Court Summer Activity Calendar is HERE!

We’re bringing even more creativity, connection, and community to downtown Ypsi this season with a summer full of free family-friendly activities alongside amazing local food vendors, music, chalk art, and board games.

Here’s what’s coming to First Friday Food Court:
June 5th
Q***r Joy + Writing: Sharing Our Glimmers
In partnership with PoetTreeTown

July 3rd
Movie Night @ The Hall
BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket)

August 7th
Silk Printing Workshop
In partnership with Ypsi IWW

September 4th
Movie Night @ The Hall
BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket)

October 2nd
FreakFest in Partnership with WyrdBird

Stay tuned — movie announcements coming soon!

📍 Ypsilanti Farmers Marketplace
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 16 S. Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI

First Friday Food Court was created to bring people together through food, creativity, and community — and we can’t wait to spend another season with all of you. 🌟

Tag a friend you’re bringing this summer 👀

***rJoy

We are excited to team up with Jack Johnson as an All At Once Non-Profit Partner on his 2026 Summer Tour! Come see us at...
05/19/2026

We are excited to team up with Jack Johnson as an All At Once Non-Profit Partner on his 2026 Summer Tour! Come see us at the Village Green at Pine K**b on (Date) to connect, learn, and take action with us!

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

Today. The market is back. 🎉9 AM–1 PM | 16 S. Washington St. Fresh produce. Local vendors. Real community.This isn't jus...
05/16/2026

Today. The market is back. 🎉

9 AM–1 PM | 16 S. Washington St.
Fresh produce. Local vendors. Real community.

This isn't just a market. It's a movement.
Come be part of it.

Address

922 W Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI
48197

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(734) 786-8401

Website

https://linktr.ee/growing.hope

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