Reports

Insights Into the Stories of 10 Cents a Meal Farmers

Published on February 7, 2025
This publication shares key needs and themes reported by farmers to support their work supplying local foods to schools, ECEs, and 10 Cents a Meal program grantees.
Executive Summary of 10 Cents a Meal 2022–2023 Evaluation Results

Published on December 4, 2024
10 Cents a Meal is a state-funded program that aims to improve daily nutrition for Michigan school children and invest in the state's agriculture economy. This is the Executive Summary of the 2022-2023 evaluation report.
A Quick Glance at the 2022–2023 Family Day Care Pilot

Published on December 4, 2024
This was the second year that the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms program was piloted with childcare centers and family day care home providers participating through a Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsoring organization.
Sustaining Momentum for Michigan's Future: 10 Cents a Meal 2022–2023 Evaluation Results

Published on December 4, 2024
10 Cents a Meal is a state-funded program that aims to improve daily nutrition for Michigan school children and invest in the state's agriculture economy. This report offers evaluation of the 2022-2023 program year.
Appendices for Sustaining Momentum for Michigan's Future: 10 Cents a Meal 2022–2023 Evaluation Results

Published on December 4, 2024
10 Cents a Meal is a state-funded program that aims to improve daily nutrition for Michigan school children and invest in the state's agriculture economy. This document offers the Appendices to the full evaluation report of the 2022-2023 program year.
Outreach Flyer Template for Incubator Kitchens

Published on September 27, 2024
Develop an outreach flyer for use with potential investors, municipal authorities, and partner organizations using the fillable template, tips, and instructions included in this publication.
10 Cents a Meal Legislative Reports

Published on August 14, 2024
This resource houses all legislative reports led by MSU Center for Regional Food Systems for the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms program.
10 Cents a Meal Evaluation Reports

Published on August 1, 2024
This resource houses all evaluation reports led by MSU Center for Regional Food Systems for the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms program.
2022-2023 Cultivate Michigan Marketplace Series Evaluation Report

Published on June 4, 2024
The Cultivate Michigan Marketplace events provided opportunities for local and regional food suppliers and institutional food service buyers to network and connect around local food.
In It Together: Examining the Role of Food Hub Networks in Supporting Hub-to-Hub Collaborations

Published on January 22, 2024
This brief presents data from the 2021 National Food Hub survey with additional analysis to explore the role that networks play in supporting hub-to-hub collaboration.
Stacking Up: Comparing Food Hub Workers’ Wages and Benefits Similar to other Industries

Published on January 22, 2024
This brief presents wage and benefit data from the 2021 National Food Hub Survey alongside national labor data for comparison purposes.
Amplifying Impact with More Michigan Farms and Foods: 10 Cents a Meal 2021–2022 Evaluation Results

Published on January 19, 2024
The 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms program continues to reach more children in schools, districts, and childcare sites across Michigan, with the 2021-2022 school year serving the largest number of participating grantees yet.
Local Food Purchasing at Michigan Schools: 2022-2023 Survey Results

Published on August 14, 2023
Since the 2014–2015 school year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has tracked local food purchasing activity through school-based child nutrition programs.
Findings of the 2021 National Food Hub Survey

Published on April 28, 2023
Explore the findings of the 5th biennial survey of food hubs across the United States.
Expanded Eligibility, Increased Impacts: 10 Cents a Meal 2020-2021 Evaluation Results

Published on January 11, 2023
How have Michigan kids, farmers, and food businesses benefited from 10 Cents a Meal? This series of summaries presents findings from 10 Cents data from the 2020-2021 school year.
Who is Engaged in 10 Cents Grants - 10 Cents a Meal Evaluation Results 2020-2021

Published on January 11, 2023
During the 2021-2022 school year, more schools participated in 10 Cents a Meal than ever before. Check out their experiences and motivators to serving local food in these summary briefs.
2021 National Farm to ECE Survey

Published on August 3, 2022
See what we learned from 2,914 survey respondents across 26 states about current farm to ECE initiatives, what's needed to sustain and expand participation, and the effect, if any, of COVID-19 on farm to ECE and local purchasing practices.
All About Beans: A Summary of Legumes in the 2020-2021 Year of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms Program

Published on July 11, 2022
This report uses 10 Cents data from SY2020-21 to describe the purchase and use of legumes by grantees.
The Michigan Farm to Institution Network Past, Present, and Future

Published on November 18, 2021
What role has the Michigan Farm to Institution Network played in linking Michigan institutions with local food and food suppliers?
10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms 2020-2021 Legislative Report

Published on November 12, 2021
How did Michigan benefit from 10 Cents a Meal in 2020-2021? The Michigan Department of Education submits a report every year to the state legislature about 10 Cents a Meal, to which 10 Cents partners contribute.