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Our Impact: Elevating Food and Farm Entrepreneurs

We invest in the success of food and farm entrepreneurs across Michigan by offering flexible financing and tailored business assistance to grow a more resilient, inclusive local food system.

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Funding Food and Farm Businesses

We meet entrepreneurs where they are, connect them with what they need, and build long-term relationships that help their businesses thrive. As we work toward a more resilient, inclusive food industry, we focus on entrepreneurs whose access to power and capital has been historically limited because of their race, ethnicity, and/or gender. Our efforts are guided by the shared vision of our Stakeholder Board, a diverse group of entrepreneurs, farmers, funders, and policymakers with deep roots in Michigan.

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Michigan Good Food Fund has provided $22.4 million in loans and grants and nearly 5,000 hours of business assistance since the lending and support network’s inception in 2015.

Image: Mamba Hamissi of Baobab Fare in Detroit, Michigan.

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Businesses

Of the businesses supported since 2015, 67% are BIPOC-owned and 60% are woman-owned.

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Baobab Fare

This restaurant, food truck, and marketplace brings East African culture to Detroit through stories, products, and authentic cuisine.

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Tastefull Vegan Frozen Desserts

Tastefull Vegan serves delight in every bite with allergen-free desserts and dairy-free ice cream in Wyoming.

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NoBo Mrkt   

This collaborative cafe and beverage bar is equipped for sipping, savoring, and socializing in Northern Michigan, connecting community through food, family, arts, and wellness.

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Argus Farm Stop

This Ann Arbor-based farmers market provides a year-round venue for local producers to sell their goods, supporting over 200 farmers and value-added producers from across Michigan.

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Wormie's

This sustainable vermicomposting business serves residents and businesses in Grand Rapids.

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What’s the Dill

This one-of-a-kind deli restaurant serves kosher dill pickle sandwiches, catering to vegans, vegetarians, Keto dieters, and people with other unique dietary restrictions.

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Milk & Froth

Founded in Detroit, this artisanal ice cream business crafts premium, locally sourced products at an accessible price point for brick-and-mortar patrons and local grocery store shoppers across Southeast Michigan.

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MFER Seasonings & Sauces

MFER offers no-salt seasonings crafted from local, healthy ingredients and designed to deliver robust flavors without the added sodium.

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Khadi’s Cuisine

Nourishing the Ypsilanti community with a diverse array of West African and Halal dishes, this restaurant, catering, and food delivery service offers a flavorful experience for every plate.

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EggRollDiva

Bringing a family eggroll recipe and unique flavors to Metro Detroit, this food truck and catering business is also creating job opportunities within its local community.

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Cruz Burgers, The Mushroom Angel

Pioneering a healthier way to eat, The Mushroom Angel Company combines fresh ingredients with a mission for personal and planetary health.

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Damian Craft Meats

This USDA-certified slaughterhouse and meat processing facility helps reconnect communities to small farmers and quality meat in Ann Arbor.

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Placita Olvera - Mexico Mercado

This vibrant, multi-use development features a brewery, a business incubator space, and multiple fresh food options in Grand Rapids.

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Forty Acres

From creating fair wage jobs to sourcing ingredients from local farms, Forty Acres revives tradition and community through soulful dining in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Zilke Vegetable Farm

This 25-acre farm and year-round retail space with 60+ CSA members helps increase access to fresh produce and creates opportunities for local farmers in Milan.

Supported by Partnership

Our lending network, comprising a diverse coalition of partners and guided by the vision of our Stakeholder Board, provides loans ranging from $2,500 to $6 million for food businesses making a positive impact and achieving growth.

FEATURED ENTREPENEUR

What’s The Dill LLC

“I’ve always wanted to open a restaurant. During COVID-19, I realized that tomorrow isn’t promised. I took a leap of faith to start a business with this unique sandwich concept that quickly became very successful.”

- Leona Gist-Milton, owner of What’s The Dill LLC

A unique Dill Pickle sandwich by What's The Dill LLC.

Become a Lender

Passionate and dedicated entrepreneurs thrive with like-minded supporters. Join Michigan Good Food Fund as a funder and help drive the success of food and farm businesses across our state.

Reach us at info@MIGoodFoodFund.org

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