The Hunger Files

How Malik Yakini is bringing his food security mission to Detroiters — right when they need it most

As the COVID-19 crisis magnifies health inequities in Detroit, Malik Yakini and the Detroit Black Community Food Security continue their…

4 years ago

Services are on hold at this Detroit mosque during coronavirus crisis, but their soup kitchen still feeds families of all faiths

Though Ramadan traditions have been challenged by stay-at-home precautions, the Muslim Center is making iftar meals to-go -- and serving…

4 years ago

Amidst Brightmoor’s vacant lots, these young Detroit farmers are growing crops — and battling food insecurity

The Youth Grow Brightmoor program, founded in 2014 by Brightmoor residents Bill and Billie Hickey, teaches neighborhood youth to grow,…

5 years ago