Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Lift The Block
\nLegal Name (if Different): Lift The Block Organization
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 4501 Woodward Ave , Ste 101-B 111
\nCity: Detroit
\nState: MI
\nPostal Code: 48201
\nMain Phone: 3134213199
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.lifttheblock.com\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 39-4868113
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/19\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 7,500<\/p>\n
Project Title: Meals on the Block: Youth & Family Food Security Initiative
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Lift The Block\u2019s 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\u201321.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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\u20133,000 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 10,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ALDI Community Gift Card Program (Committed: $500) \t\u2022\tPending Requests: Meijer, Walmart, Kroger, Panera Bread \t\u2022\tLocal business donations and community partners (in-kind food support)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: January 2027 \u2013 December 2027 (12 Months)
\nGeographical Area Served: Detroit, Michigan (Wayne County)
\nAge Group To Be Served: Children, Youth, and Young Adults (Ages 0\u201321), along with their families<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Ashley
\nContact Last Name: Thornton
\nContact Title: Founder & President
\nContact Phone: 3134213199
\nContact Email: info@lifttheblock.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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