A Grand Rapids nonprofit celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Thursday, cutting a ribbon to commemorate its move from Buchanan Avenue to Burton Street.
The SECOM Resource Center runs a food pantry, a farm fresh market, a community garden and more.
“This building brings us closer to our neighbors and closer to opportunity, closer to the future we want to build,” SECOM Executive Director Pablo Garcia said. “It’s a place where families can not only find food and resources, but they find community, belonging and the freedom to choose.”
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