Joint community project to assess food availability and procurement in southeast Grand Rapids
Academic Year:
2013 - 2014 (June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014)
Funding Requested:
$500.00
Project Dates:
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Applicant(s):
Overview of the Project:
The Office of Public Health Practice is requesting funds to support the cost of transporting 25-30 UM students to participate in an engaged learning activity focusing on population health in Grand Rapids, MI.PHAST was invited by faculty from Grand Valley State University to establish a joint community project to assess food availability and procurement in southeast Grand Rapids. Students from UM SPH and GVSU collected household surveys on neighborhood perception of food availability and accessibility.