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Community · July 9, 2026
Neighbors build garden that feeds 200 families
A vacant lot in Detroit is now a working garden with tomatoes, beans, and a small volunteer-run pantry that feeds two hundred families every week.
By Kwame Boateng · Detroit Free Press · 4 min read
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