Central Park Neighborhood, Flint, MI

02/10/2026

01/22/2026

Stay warm this weekend. Check on your friends and neighbors.

❄️COLD WEATHER UPDATE❄️

Community Warming Centers will be open through the weekend

As colder temperatures continue across our area, the City of Flint is opening its Community Centers as warming centers for all residents through the rest of the week and all weekend during their normal hours of operation.

The Genesee County Health Department has issued a warning due to this week’s extreme cold and reminds residents to:

-Limit time outdoors

-Seek warm shelter

-Wear appropriate cold-weather clothing

If you or someone you know does not have adequate heat, you are welcome to visit either City of Flint–operated warming center during the listed hours. Bottled water and coffee will be available at both locations.

-Mays Center | 1002 W. Home Ave, Flint – 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (810-237-2444)
-McKinley Center | 249 Peer Ave., Flint – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (810-309-2513)

Please stay safe, stay warm, and check on neighbors who may need assistance. 💙

More info here: https://tinyurl.com/2p4jzvx3

12/06/2025

11/03/2025

In an era where information travels at lightning speed, understanding how to identify credible sources has never been more important. The Flint Courier News invites community members to a free Media Literacy Workshop designed to help residents navigate today’s complex media landscape with confidence.

The interactive session will take place at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., where participants will learn practical tools to recognize bias, verify information and become more discerning consumers of news and social media content.

Participants will enjoy a continental breakfast while engaging in thoughtful dialogue on truth in storytelling.

Join for this empowering event. Space is limited. See registration link in comments.

10/29/2025

𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗽 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Fair Food Network (FFN) is taking the following immediate actions in Michigan, effective through Dec. 31, 2025:

1. Expanded access and flexibility so families can build up savings on their Double Up cards:
* Double Up earnings no longer expire. FFN lifted the 90-day limit so shoppers can use their earned benefits whenever they need them.
* No daily earning cap. FFN removed the usual $20 per day limit, enabling families to earn as much as they can while shopping for fresh produce.
* Frozen fruits and vegetables are now eligible. Shoppers can now use Double Up on frozen options with no added salt, sugar, or oil—available at all 237 locations across the state.

2. NEW: Double Up Bonus Bucks, a limited-time voucher of $40 that will not require a matching SNAP purchase to receive. It can be used exclusively on fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables beginning Nov. 1 and will be distributed:
* Directly onto Double Up cards and app, or loyalty cards at participating sites, where applicable.
* As printed vouchers for shoppers using tokens or coupons at participating locations.
FFN’s goal is to reach as many families as possible across the state—keeping healthy food on tables and revenue flowing through neighborhood grocery stores.
* Double Up Bonus Bucks will expire Dec. 31, 2025, to encourage timely use.

10/29/2025

𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝟯𝟬-𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣) 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀.

How to get a voucher
The City of Flint is partnering with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to provide the assistance.

Eligibility: The vouchers are available to residents who can show proof of their current SNAP benefits and Flint residency, or proof of federal employment and Flint residency.

Location: Eligible residents can visit Flint City Hall at 1101 S. Saginaw Street to receive their vouchers.

Frequency: Qualifying households can receive two vouchers per month.

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09/27/2025

We want to send a huge thank you to 7th Ward Councilperson Candice Mushatt and the City of Flint staff who made this happen. There was a lot of history in this property that is worth remembering, but it was time this neglected blighted property was removed from our neighborhood's main street. Central Park Neighborhood Association appreciates the hard work this took!

07/11/2025

Get your applications in next week if you're interested the tree removal program!

07/01/2025

The Flint Water System Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. The council is expected to discuss the latest annual water quality report.

06/20/2025

Stay cool this weekend and the beginning of next week and check on your neighbors!

City of Flint is activating Cooling Stations from Saturday, June 21 through Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to ensure residents have safe, accessible places to stay cool. Cooling Station Locations (Open Daily from 10AM – 6PM Unless Otherwise Noted):

• Mays Senior & Community Center – 1002 W. Home Ave.
• McKinley Community Center – 3001 Collingwood
• Brennan Community Center – 1301 Pingree Ave. 10AM- 5PM
• Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church – 2120 N. Saginaw St.
• Christian Love Faith Center – 3202 Flushing Rd.
• Latinx Technology & Community Center – 2101 Lewis St.
• Franklin Avenue Mission – 2210 N Franklin Ave.

These stations are free and open to the public. Each location will offer air-conditioned space, cold water, restrooms, and seating for anyone in need. “As temperatures rise, so must our sense of responsibility for one another,” said Mayor Sheldon Neeley. “Extreme heat can be dangerous—especially for our seniors and our most vulnerable. These stations provide more than relief; they reflect how we care for one another in times of need".