While traveling the country to communities where health and wellness are significant concerns Debra Peek-Haynes was inspired by a story from Flint. Like many households impacted by the local water crisis, a woman Peek-Haynes met was beyond concerned. Her son was suffering in school, displaying symptoms of lead exposure. Despite Flint’s many support initiatives, including […]
Flint families will be able to get nutritious food that can limit the effects of lead exposure from mobile food pantries in January. The pantries will distribute foods rich in calcium, vitamin C and iron such as apples, carrots, potatoes, onions and cabbage. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint and the Michigan Department […]
