Grant Request Lift The Block
Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Lift The Block
Legal Name (if Different): Lift The Block Organization
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 4501 Woodward Ave , Ste 101-B 111
City: Detroit
State: MI
Postal Code: 48201
Main Phone: 3134213199
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.lifttheblock.com/
Employer ID Number: 39-4868113
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: 3/19/2026
Requested Amount: 7,500
Project Title: Meals on the Block: Youth & Family Food Security Initiative
Project Description:
Lift The Block’s Meals on the Block: Youth & Family Food Security Initiative is a community-based program designed to combat food insecurity among children and families in Detroit. This initiative provides consistent, nutritious meal distributions directly to underserved neighborhoods, with a strong focus on households with children ages 0–21.
Through scheduled distribution days, families receive prepared meals that include sandwiches, fresh fruit, snacks, and essential items, helping to reduce immediate hunger while supporting overall family stability. Many of the families served face economic hardship, limited access to healthy food options, and barriers to reliable transportation, making consistent food access a challenge.
With support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation, Lift The Block will expand its reach to serve over 250 youth and their families, providing approximately 2,500–3,000 meals over the course of the project year. The average cost per meal is approximately $3, ensuring efficient use of funds while maximizing direct community impact.
This initiative is volunteer-driven and community-centered, ensuring that resources are distributed efficiently and directly to those in need. By focusing on youth and family households, Lift The Block is helping to create a more stable and supportive environment where children can thrive.
Funding will directly support food purchases, meal preparation, packaging, and distribution efforts. This project will be fully implemented and completed within one year, with measurable outcomes and an evaluation report provided upon completion.
Total Project Budget: 10,000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ALDI Community Gift Card Program (Committed: $500) • Pending Requests: Meijer, Walmart, Kroger, Panera Bread • Local business donations and community partners (in-kind food support)
Project Duration: January 2027 – December 2027 (12 Months)
Geographical Area Served: Detroit, Michigan (Wayne County)
Age Group To Be Served: Children, Youth, and Young Adults (Ages 0–21), along with their families
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Ashley
Contact Last Name: Thornton
Contact Title: Founder & President
Contact Phone: 3134213199
Contact Email: info@lifttheblock.org