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SECOM Resource Center
SECOM Resource Center was created in 1971 to address food insecurity in South Grand Rapids. Since its establishment, the organization has adapted to the needs of the community by expanding its services, including developing a Preschool, creating a Fresh-Food Market, hosting Community Resource Events, and building a Community Garden. SECOM provides services for low-income families who find themselves in vulnerable situations due to a variety of circumstances. Throughout COVID, and particularly with the termination of pandemic funding, Neighbors have come to SECOM in search of support. The Healthy Food Pantry increased service from 250 households a month to approximately 950 households a month. SECOM’s Fresh-Food Market had more transactions in the first three months of 2023 than in the entirety of 2022. The creation of summer camp served 15 children, internship programming helped 6 youth, volunteer paid programming assisted 42 adults, and the Community Resource specialist served 25 households this summer.To meet growing needs, SECOM will implement the Community Collaboration Project. The project will include wrap-around services including resource navigation on-site and at our annual Resource Fair. Wraparound services complement our ongoing programming in workforce development, education, and healthy living by connecting Neighbors with resources that empower them. The Community Collaboration Project will also bolster the healthy living programming by expanding the offerings of classes in nutrition, exercise, and overall health. Additionally, the project will implement Food as Medicine, which partners with local clinics to prescribe a healthy diet to treat chronic disease. Participants will receive vouchers from their doctor which they can use to purchase farm-fresh fruits and vegetables grown by Michigan farmers. All the programming included in the Community Collaboration Project will be implemented using community collaboration strategies, such as engaging the Center’s many partnering non-profits and businesses. Additionally, the Center is developing their Community Advisory Council which will increase community engagement in the development of services. SECOM believes that collaboration with people who receive services is essential for their impact.