PPR Legislative Education Day
This event will bring PPR program implementers and partners from across the state to meet with State Senators and Representatives during a one-day, intensive educational campaign.
Sign-up to participate in MIFMA’s Legislative Education Day using the form below!
Who: PPR program implementers, partners, participants, and key facilitators from across the state interested in showcasing their work and sharing stories of the impact their PPR program is having on their communities
This opportunity is not designed for organizations interested in starting or bringing a PPR program to their community, but those actively involved in implementing or supporting current or past programs. To learn more about how to start a PPR program in your community, please visit our Produce Prescription page.
What: MIFMA will be hosting a PPR Legislative Education Day to raise awareness of PPR programs in Michigan and begin educating Michigan legislators about their impacts. The feasibility of each pathway towards sustainable funding will either require direct action from our state’s legislature or be aided by greater awareness of and support for PPR programs by this body. While we do not have a specific policy ask for the state Legislature at this time, the Legislative Education Day will:
- Familiarize state legislators and their staff with PPR programs operating in their district and expedite their learning process
- Aid in identifying and building relationships with legislative champions
- Help us understand what questions legislators will have and what information we will need to provide when we have a concrete request in the future
When: Wednesday, November 8
Where: Lansing, MI
During these meetings it will be helpful to incorporate stories from a variety of viewpoints—such as program participants, health care providers, health plan staff, community leaders, and food retailers—please extend invites to your partners in this work!