Who We Are, What We Do
Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) serves as a hub for neighborhood education and capacity building. We offer activities that promote the health, safety, and stability of families and neighborhoods on the Eastside of Lansing.
We provide:
- Support for organized neighborhood groups: technical assistance, meeting space, use of copy machine and fax.
- A neighborhood-based, comprehensive information and referral service, linking residents to housing, health, and human service providers throughout the area.
- A local 'learning space' for residents of all ages, featuring a variety of classes and programs.
ANC Programs at a glance:
Housing
Health
Food
- Allen Street Farmers Market: A wednesday market from May through October connecting residents with fresh local produce.
- Tuesday Bread Basket: Every Tuesday we have free bread available to Eastside residents from 1:00 to 6:00 PM.
- Youth Gardening: Spring and Summer programs for youth in the area interested in gardening, as well as educational after school and classroom visit programs at Bingham Elementary.
- Nutrition Education: A nutrition information resource within the center, providing access to healthy recipes, food coupons, monthly topical handouts, and referrals to other food resources.
Building Community