How Food Donation is Transforming Detroit
“If we work together, and care enough, everyone can eat”
We can end food insecurity. Roughly 24 MILLION PEOPLE in the United States alone don't have enough fresh food to eat. Kim Buffington is committed to doing something about it. About 14 years ago, Kim’s life changed. She made a choice to start a new path focused on serving the people of Detroit with food as her foundation. Through her nonprofit, Eden Gives, Kim is bringing fresh food to families who need it. With an ambitious vision for the future of Eden Gives, Kim plans to transform her community through urban farming, local alliances, and fresh food grown on the same block as the customers it feeds. Listen for ways you can support Eden Gives' mission, and connect with local food programs in your community.
What you can do today
Visit Eden Gives at their website to learn more about the work they’re doing, and to sign up as a volunteer in the Detroit area
Donate to Eden Gives and support the new food system that Kim and her team are building
Seek out local food donation programs in your community, and donate food, volunteer, or donate financially to support their service of your community. Try a Google search for “food bank”, “food donation”, “soup kitchen”, or “food rescue”.
Resources
Current USDA map showing all known food deserts in the United States (remember that this map is likely underestimating the true amount of food deserts due to convenience stores with limited food being considered a “supermarket”)
11 Facts About Food Deserts article from Dosomething.org
Feeding Detroit
Our conversation with Kim Buffington, founder of Eden Gives
BONUS EPISODE: Eden Gives, Pt. 2
“We can repair the world”
What does a crisis mean for the food insecure? Kim Buffington of Eden Gives in Detroit joins us for a second conversation to discuss the importance of staying calm in a crisis, not just for our own wellbeing but to protect the most vulnerable among us as well. Kim's volunteer team is delivering more meals than ever in the midst of this challenging time, and she believes that serving others is the key to keeping our spirits up as we anticipate a return to a new version of normal.