Election Day is tomorrow so please go out and vote. To find more information on how to register to vote, where to vote, COVID precautions, and information on what's going to be on your ballot visit buff.ly/2KNltYd

The Fulton Street Farmers Market is open year-round! FSFM's Second Season begins on November 7 and will be open Saturdays from 10am-1pm. FSFM accepts SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project Fresh, and Senior Market Fresh!

Thank you to the amazing team at Michigan First Credit Union and their Shred Day! Their event was able to collect tons of non-perishable food donations for Access's Good Food's program and local food pantries.

Alia Kelly, the co-founder of the South East market, is increasing access to local food and investing in Black, Brown and women-owned food businesses. The Market is currently only open to a select few but will hopefully be growing to accept more soon. buff.ly/3k4NuMS...

Check out this article from YesMagazine and how Sean Sherman is working towards food education through his company Siouz Chef . The “indigenous cuisine” movement is an effort to revitalize Native food cultures in modern kitchens. buff.ly/3lNaqBY

How does grand funding empower food justice in Grand Rapids Neighborhoods? Read about Our Kitchen Table's efforts to address and educate families on nutritious foods and how to cook with them at buff.ly/3mnQmpL

Around 43 million people — roughly one of every eight Americans — receive food stamps. Fair Food Network shares the stories of four families and individuals and provides an intimate look at what food insecurity looks like in our country. buff.ly/3gnuau5

Matthew Desmond, author of Pulizer Prize winning book “Evicted: Poverty and profit in the American City” breaks down the looming eviction crisis in America and what the pandemic has done to make the situation worse. Read more at buff.ly/3oBtZhz

Persevere means not giving up, even if we are afraid or uncertain of the future. In the face of uncertainty Access has remained steadfast in our values: that everyone should have access to healthy, sustainable, fair and affordable food. Join us today at buff.ly/2ReLJSs

Looking for a job? SpartanNash is hiring at their Grand Rapids stores and distribution center with open interviews every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday! Jobs include full and part time positions and include discounts and perks! Apply today at buff.ly/3pFIBhj.

The waitlists for the 415 Franklin Apartments is now open! Also, registration for the FIRST Infant and Toddler classroom in The Jacquline Baber-Bey Early Childhood Center is open!

I pressure because I know that God has me here for a reason. At Access our reason for being here hasn't changed: to strengthen and develop wholistic solutions to poverty by cultivating equitable systems through education and collaboration. Join us at buff.ly/3nlPpim

This week Erin Skidmore, interviewed for an article on how Michigan has hundreds of food programs available for those struggling with food insecurity – but emergency food still isn't reaching countless state residents who desperately need it. buff.ly/3gTa7DT

Thank you for partnering with us this past year! We have been blessed by your support and it has allowed us to continue to work towards are long-term goals and values: that everyone should have access to healthy, sustainable, fair and affordable food.

The City of Grand Rapids is seeking organizations with the capacity to implement projects that support the Neighborhood Investment (NI) Plan.The city is hosting virtual information sessions January 14th and 15th. We encourage you to check this opportunity out!

Martin Luther King jr. day is coming this Monday January 18 and we invite you to take in one or more of these these events for your consideration and helpful reflection on the day. buff.ly/3ql29XB

We want to champion one of the many resources to learn about Black Women in history; an Instagram account that focuses on "Honoring our earliest Black feminist foremother" buff.ly/2N3AGLM

Sign up for this year’s Food Solutions New England 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge! Help dismantle racism in our #foodsystem #FSNEEquityChallenge #foodjustice buff.ly/2Wgo5UV

Check out the latest from the GR Food COOP, another local community ownership modeled program that promotes good food access in the Grand Rapids area! To learn more check out their website at buff.ly/39FsUjJ

We are less than a WEEK away from The Walk for Good Food in Your Neighborhood! Don't forget to get signed up and ready to walk at accessofwestmichigan.org/walk. Stay tuned next week to see how you can enter to win a Walk for Good Food t-shirt and some other fun goodies on Instagram!