(Flint, Mich.) – Flint Innovative Solutions (FIS) will host the Flint Eats App Launch Party and Community Cook-Off on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the North Flint Food Market, 5402 N. Clio Road, Flint MI 48504. The family-friendly festival celebrates the release of the updated Flint Eats App 3.0 while connecting Flint & Genesee County residents with local health and food resources.
The event’s centerpiece is a friendly culinary competition open to area chefs, caterers, food truck operators, and home cooks aged 18 and older. Organizers will provide all ingredients for approved contestants, who will compete for cash prizes up to $150 and local bragging rights.
“The launch of Flint Eats 3.0 represents an exciting new chapter in our mission to make vital health and nutrition resources easily accessible, because Food is Medicine!,” said Athena McKay, executive director of Flint Innovative Solutions. “By pairing this milestone with a cook-off, we’re bringing people together through food, fun, and friendly competition to build a healthier, more connected community.”
Designed to bridge gaps between residents and local support systems, the Flint Eats App original research model was built by academic partners and is now maintained by FIS to ensure long-term community ownership.
Contestant Registration & Event Details:
- Date & Time: Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: North Flint Food Market, 5402 N. Clio Rd., Flint, MI 48504
- Cook-Off Eligibility: Experienced cooks 18+ (submission requires organizer approval).
- How to Register: Scan the QR code on official event flyers or visit https://tinyurl.com/flinteatsapplaunchparty
Vendors welcomed! Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FlintEats
“The North Flint Food Market is excited to host such a wonderful community event focused on the importance of food choices and healthy eating. A key part of our mission at the NFFM is to expand access to healthy, affordable food in North Flint,” said NFFM Board President Brigitte Brown Jackson.
About Flint Innovative Solutions
Flint Innovative Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the well-being of Genesee County residents. FIS expands access to critical community resources, promotes health equity, and builds sustainable local partnerships. Learn more at www.flintinnovativesolutions.org. McKay can be reached at (810) 336-4296 or athena@flintinnovativesolutions.org.
