Food 4 Health
Food 4 Health was created by an AmeriCorps Member in 2024, inspired by the 2023 Kent County Community Health Needs Assessment and his personal experience with food access. The Assessment identified "Access to Healthy Food" as one of the top priorities in Kent County. Having grown up relying on food pantries, distribution programs, and food assistance, this AmeriCorps Member recognized a crucial gap: while access to food was abundant, there was little support on how to cook it.
That's where Food 4 Health comes in. Welcome to your go-to resource for discovering nutritious recipes with ingredients most available to you. Whether you're using items from a food basket, pantry, food club, or even the dollar store, we’re here to help. Our mission is to empower you with the knowledge and inspiration to make every meal count. Let’s explore together and make eating well easier than ever.
FOOD 4 HEALTH RECIPE SUBMISSION FORM
Do you have a go-to healthy and affordable recipe? We want to hear from you! Share it with us through our brand new Food 4 Health Recipe Submission form, and have your recipe featured on our website. We’re excited to see what you’ve got!
COOKING DEMO VIDEOS & rECIPES
30- Day Meal Plan
A big thank you to all the GVSU students who contributed to creating these videos, recipes, and the 30-Day meal plan for our Food 4 Health initiative! Every recipe you’ll discover here is both nutritious and budget-friendly!
“Where do I start with getting healthy food?”
“How do I get assistance paying for healthy food?”
“I have food from a food basket but do not know what to make!”
“I cannot cook for me or my family due to illness.
Non-Religious Food Services
Maximize Your Meals
Explore effective strategies to minimize food waste and maximize the value of every meal.
Healthy Meals from the Dollar Store
Discover Dollar Tree Dinners on YouTube—a channel innovating with meals crafted solely from Dollar Tree ingredients. Plus, explore Dollar General's bold initiatives for enhancing access to healthier choices.
Uncover 'Cucina Provera', a culinary approach celebrating the art of transforming humble ingredients—from your food basket, pantry, or local grocery store—into delightful dishes. Dive into Cocolarkincooks' TikTok Peasant Food Series for a taste of this inspiring cooking style.
Cucina Provera
Explore a collection of mouthwatering recipes created with pantry staples—each dish a testament to the art of simplicity and flavor.
Food Staple Recipes
Join Cam'Ryn, as he teams up with Community Food Club to craft recipes that are both delicious and nutritious. By using ingredients from Community Food Club and local Dollar Stores, Cam'Ryn demonstrates how to create meals with readily available foods. Discover how easy it can be to prepare wholesome dishes with what’s accessible in your community!
