Make Your Back to School Lunch
Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT
As the kids head back to school, its good to know they’re eating nutritious lunches that were grown by local farmers. So how do you ensure your child’s lunch contains Michigan-grown foods?
In the mitten, we grow more than 300 different types of foods and products, including dairy products, meats and vegetables, so it’s easy to find locally grown items for school lunch.
Watch the video below to learn more about the foods in your child’s school lunch that are grown right here in Michigan.
Scroll down to learn how you can win a $500 Kroger gift card and fight hunger in Michigan!
Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT wants to buy your groceries and fill your cupboards with delicious food from Michigan, while feeding families.
Pack a lunchbox
Pack your kid’s (or your own) lunchbox featuring items that are grown in Michigan
Snap a photo
Use the hashtag #MILunchBox and tag Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter
Post by September 25th for your chance to win a $500 Kroger gift card
Hunger Action Month
In honor of Hunger Action Month, Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT will donate $2 for every entry into the contest – and Kroger will match it!
Only Michigan residents are eligible to win
Thank you to our #MILunchBox partner:
MORE MICHIGAN FOODIE INFORMATION
If you’re interested in meeting more Michigan farmers and learning about Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT food …
STAY CONNECTED:
SIGN UP FOR EMAILS
SUBSCRIBE TO MICHIGAN EATS
Find recipes, expert advice and information on today’s hot topics in food. Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter, MI Foodie News.
FOLLOW US
GET IN TOUCH
Michigan Ag Council
P.O. Box 30960
Lansing, MI 48909-8460
Interested in becoming a Michigan Ag Council partner?
Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.
All Content Copyright © 2021 by the Michigan Ag Council