Chippewa County Health Department - Healthy Community Zones

04/27/2026

On Friday, April 24th, the Healthy Community Zones attended the Teen Health Fair held at Pickford School. Thank you to Steve from Gordon's Produce for your education! The students were amazing and eager to learn about gardening. They took home seed packets and great resources!

Thank you Pickford School for hosting this incredible event!

04/07/2026

Applications close on April 17th! Apply now to start your own garden! We partner with local farmers Gordon's Produce and Neil Moran! Apply here-- https://forms.gle/3s7MdpCNyKytv7Qz7 or at chippewahd.com

03/18/2026

Interested in growing your own vegetables? 🥦🥕
Applications are open! Visit www.chippewahd.com or Click the link to apply! https://forms.gle/dqZChJ2EJqLXZLH39

03/02/2026

Applications are open! Click the link to apply! https://forms.gle/dqZChJ2EJqLXZLH39

03/02/2026

Applications are open! Click the link to apply! https://forms.gle/dqZChJ2EJqLXZLH39

🥕🥦The Healthy Community Zones Grow My Own program is back!🥕🥦

After last year’s success, we are excited to offer gardening education, support, and supplies to community members interested in growing their own vegetables at home.

Previously, the program was limited to WIC clients, but now anyone in the community can apply. Only 60 participants will be selected at random. There are no income or family size requirements, and each family will receive the tools and supplies needed to start their own gardens. Participants will learn how to grow, harvest and store fresh fruits and vegetables with guidance from local farmers and nutrition experts. Applications open March 1st!

This program is made possible through funding from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Questions? Contact grant coordinator Alexys Leach at (906) 630-1576 (call or text) or by email at [email protected]

02/17/2026

🥕🥦The Healthy Community Zones Grow My Own program is back!🥕🥦

After last year’s success, we are excited to offer gardening education, support, and supplies to community members interested in growing their own vegetables at home.

Previously, the program was limited to WIC clients, but now anyone in the community can apply. Only 60 participants will be selected at random. There are no income or family size requirements, and each family will receive the tools and supplies needed to start their own gardens. Participants will learn how to grow, harvest and store fresh fruits and vegetables with guidance from local farmers and nutrition experts. Applications open March 1st!

This program is made possible through funding from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Questions? Contact grant coordinator Alexys Leach at (906) 630-1576 (call or text) or by email at [email protected]

10/01/2025

We had such a fun time together in the kitchen making Crunchy Apple Roll Ups, Bugs on a Log, Banana Parfaits, and Fruit Salad 🥗🍌🍎. Not only were they delicious, but they were also quick, simple, and can be made with your WIC monthly food benefits!

A huge thank you to Peyton Teeple, Registered Dietitian from MyMichigan Hospital, for leading our cooking class!

Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us!😄